Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18014 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25423 |
Dimensions (cm) | 8.0 x 4.5 x 4.2 |
Weight (g) | 282.84 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Cecilia Satterwhite | |
75% of the exterior has brown/black fusion crust with oxidation and pits. Some fractures are visible. Exposed areas are weathered yellow/brown and have rusty areas. The interior is light to medium gray matrix with heavy oxidation in areas, black veins, minor metal and visible inclusions/chondrules. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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