Sample No.:	LAP 04527; LAP 04588; LAP 04675; LAP04680; LAP04760; LAP 04796; LAP04807
Location:	LaPaz Ice Field
Field No.:	17697; 17473; 17629; 17644; 17619; 17186; 17028
Dimensions (cm):	1.5 x 1.5 x 0.75; 3.0 x 2.0 x 1.5; 2.5 x 2.0 x 1.5; 4.0 x 3.0 x 1.25; 1.0 x 1.0 x 1.0; 2.0 x 1.5 x 3.5; 15.695; 3.0 x 2.5 x 2.0
Weight (g):	1.964; 10.984; 6.573; 14.047; 1.119; 11.590
Meteorite Type:	CM2 Chondrite

Macroscopic Description: Kathleen McBride
The exteriors of these paired carbonaceous chondrites have varying amounts of fusion crust (40%-90%) and the colors range from purplish black to brown. The interiors are generally black with some oxidation, most have a powdery texture and contain chondrules of various colors. Varying degrees of oxidation exist in all these meteorites.

 

Thin Section (,2) Description: Tim McCoy, Lauren LaCroix and Linda Welzenbach
The meteorites are likely paired and a common description suffices. The sections consist of a few small chondrules (up to 1 mm), mineral grains and CAIs set in a black matrix; rare metal and sulfide grains are present. Olivine compositions are Fa_1-61, orthopyroxene is Fs_1-42. The meteorites are CM2 chondrites.

Thin Section Images

Reflected Light LAP04527	Reflected Light LAP04675	Reflected Light LAP04680	Reflected Light LAP04760	Reflected Light LAP04807
Plane-Polarized Light LAP04675	Cross Polarized Light LAP04675

Lab Images