Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18038 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24895 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.6 x 3.7 x 2.6 |
Weight (g) | 65.95 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 23;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
90% of exterior is covered with very dark brown/black fusion crust that is pitted and has iridescent weathering halos. Exposed surface shows grey matrix that is mostly rusted to a dark red/brown color. Interior matrix is light grey with light tan and dark grey inclusions some of which are round and as large as 2.5 mm in size. There are a few dark veins present and orange rust is mostly concentrated near exterior edges. Metal can be seen throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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