Paper No. 247-10
Presentation Time: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM
PETROGRAPHIC EVIDENCES OF THE MAPCIS BOLIDE IN MUSGRAVE PSEUDOTACHYLITE SPECIMENS
CONNELLY, Daniel1, TURNER, Joseph B. McGee2, ALAUDDIN, Mohammad3, MAYER, Carl4, PESTOV, Dmitry4 and SIKDER, Arif5, (1)MAPCIS Research Project, 4815 Covered Bridge Rd, Millville, NJ 08332, (2)Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Department of Chemistry, 1001 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23284, (3)Department of Chemistry, Wagner College, Staten Island, NY 10301, (4)Nanomaterials Core Characterization Facility (NCC), Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), 620 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23284, (5)Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), Center for Environmental Studies (CES), 1000 West Cary Street, Richmond, VA 23284; Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)Center for Environmental Studies (CES), 1000 W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23284-9013
The pseudotachylite breccia specimens from the Musgrave Province in Australia have garnered significant attention due to their distinctive characteristics. These breccias, which are found within granulite facies rocks, were originally interpreted as products of seismic activity. However, recent investigations have provided compelling evidence suggesting an impact-related origin. In this study, we present new findings that support the presence of bolide impact signatures within these specimens, offering crucial insights into their formation processes and geological significance.
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