Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18018 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24558 |
Dimensions (cm) | 7.0 x 7.0 x 5.0 |
Weight (g) | 401.87 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 98% fusion crust with small fracturing throughout. Pitting is also present. The exposed matrix is heavily oxidized to a dark red/brown color. There are also deep impressions on the surface. The exterior has a smooth leather-like texture. The interior has a fine, light grey matrix. There is pitting and oxidation across broken surface. The sample has a thick ring around the exterior of the broken surface. There are white and dark grey inclusions in the sample. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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