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Brian Harold Mason (18 April 1917 – 3 December 2009) was a New Zealand geochemist and mineralogist who was one of the pioneers in the study of meteorites. [2] He played a leading part in understanding the nature of the Solar System through his studies of meteorites and lunar rocks.
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Brian H. Mason (1917-2009) Dept. Mineral Sciences, National Museum of Natural History, Smithsonian Institution. Verified email at si.edu. Meteorites Geochemistry Mineralogy. Articles...
Dr Brian Mason (1917–2009) is known world-wide as a geochemist, mineralogist and specialist in the study of meteorites. Born in Port Chalmers, he was educated at Christchurch Boys’ High School and (the then) Canterbury University College where he received Masters degrees in chemistry and geology with first class honours in 1939.
Dec 3, 2009 · Expatriate scientist Brian Mason was a pioneer in the science of geochemistry as well as an expert in meteorites and lunar rocks. Although he lived overseas for more than 60 years, he retained a close interest in New Zealand geology and geologists.
Brian Mason and his colleague Ed Henderson initiated a meteorite-collection programme based in the Australian outback, which has favourable conditions for preserving and discovering meteorites. Many specimens were found over the next decade.
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Jun 9, 2016 · Expatriate scientist Brian Mason was a pioneer in the science of geochemistry as well as an expert in meteorites and lunar rocks. Although he lived overseas for more than 60 years, he retained a close interest in New Zealand geology and geologists.