With New Analysis, Apollo Samples Brought to Earth in 1972 Reveal Exotic Sulfur
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New analysis of Apollo samples reveals the presence of exotic sulfur, providing insights into lunar geology and the moon's formation, with commenters discussing the significance and potential implications of this discovery.
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On Earth, we have a mix of S_32 (95%), S_33 (1%) and S_34 (4%) approximately. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isotopes_of_sulfur
In the Moon, there is less S_33. So it's a different mix, but not a mix that includes a lot of unusual things, just more of the usual things.