An edition of In search of stardust
(2017)
In search of stardust
amazing micrometeorites and their terrestrial imposters
by Jon Larsen
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In search of stardust: amazing micrometeorites and their terrestrial imposters
2017, Voyageur Press, an imprint of The Quarto Publishing Group
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076035264X 9780760352649
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Table of Contents
Preface. The stardust project ; Verification of micrometeorites ; Origin, formation, influx, and classification
Micrometeorites. Scanning-electron micrographs ; The new collection
Extraterrestrial spherules. Ablation spherules ; The enigmatic chondrules
Anthropogenic spherules. I-type magnetic spherules ; Massive iron spherules ; Nuggets, beads, and cores ; From the welding shop ; Sparks ; Nonmagnetic glass spherules ; Spherules from a steam locomotive ; Mineral wool ; A case of anthropogenic spherules ; Fireworks ; Black magnetic spherules ; Roof tiles and shingles ; Metallic carbon cinder ; Red scoriaceous spherules ; Traces of man ; Other types of spherules
Terrestrial objects. Rounded mineral grains ; Magnetite ; Fulgurites ; Organic confusion ; Microtektites and microkrystites ; Lonar crater spherules ; Darwin glass ; Volchovites: a Russian mystery ; Iberulites ; Ooids and pisoids ; Pele's tears: achneliths ; Road dust crystals.
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Includes index.
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