Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18029 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25155 |
Dimensions (cm) | 8.5 x 4.0 x 4.0 |
Weight (g) | 168.15 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 98% fusion crust, with shallow pitting with iridescent halos. There is minor fracturing, and small exposed matrix spots. The exposed matrix is oxidized to a red/brown color. The interior has a fine grain matrix, light grey in color. Oxidation is present throughout the exposed interior, with oxidation rind around the perimeter. Small dark grey and white inclusions less than 1 mm in size are visible. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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