Rare-Earth Elements in Tektites

Science. 1963 Mar 15;139(3559):1056-8. doi: 10.1126/science.139.3559.1056.

Abstract

The rare-earth element content of three tektites has been determined by neutron activation analysis. The relative abundance patterns are all nearly alike and are identical to the pattern characteristic of well-differentiated terrestrial sediments. Possible consequences of finding this pattern in truly extraterrestrial matter are considered.