Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18012 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24822 |
Dimensions (cm) | 6.0 x 4.3 x 3.7 |
Weight (g) | 196.89 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Cecilia Satterwhite | |
65% of the exterior has black/brown fusion crust with oxidation. Areas without fusion crust are yellow/brown with black veins and rusty areas. The interior is light to medium gray matrix with oxidation scattered. Some light inclusions are visible, metal, and heavy oxidation in areas. The surface along the black vein is black with no features. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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