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Petrography and Geochemistry of Lithic and Melt Clasts in Apollo 66075. Lunar and Planetary Science Conference (LPSC) ??? oral presentation<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>Mechem, M., Hostrawser, J., and Osinski, G., (2023). Revisiting the Nomenclature of Apollo 16 Impactites. 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