Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18007 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25684 |
Dimensions (cm) | 8.2 x 7.0 x 6.5 |
Weight (g) | 964.33 |
Original Classification | H4 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 18;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The sample has 98% black, shiny fusion crust. The exterior has weathering halos with pitting and minor mosaic fracturing. The exposed matrix is grey with orange and brown rust. The interior is heavily rusted and is brown and grey in color. There are dark inclusions up to 1.5 mm with metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No Description published. |
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