Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18025 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25749 |
Dimensions (cm) | 5.0 x 4.5 x 3.0 |
Weight (g) | 129.54 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 65% fusion crust, with heavy oxidation, that is deep red in color across the surface with pitting throughout. The exposed areas are oxidized to a red/brown color, and the exterior has a pebble-like texture. There are no visible fractures, but white evaporates are present on the surface. The interior has a light grey matrix with heavy oxidation. There are dark grey inclusions approximately 1 mm in size. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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