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Anorthosite

Also called anorthite, plagioclase, plagioclase feldspar, ferroan anorthosite

A pale rock made mostly of plagioclase feldspar that forms the lunar highlands. Its calcium-rich form, anorthite (CaAl₂Si₂O₈), is the Moon's main aluminum source.

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