Astronomy Question:

Is there water in moon rock?

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Answer:

No! The tests on moon rock that has either reached earth, from meteorites or from rock brought back by astronauts, have brought a new meaning to the word dry!

Any water there was would have escaped long, long ago. This has affected the number of minerals possible on the moon - around 100 compared to the thousands on earth where water has enabled much more complexity.

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