Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18040 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25340 |
Dimensions (cm) | 5.25 x 3.0 x 3.0 |
Weight (g) | 61.99 |
Original Classification | H4 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 18;Ferrosilite (mol%): 12-16 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
Sample has 97% fusion crust. Exterior is predominately shiny black with weathering halos throughout. Sample has some fracturing and pitting across the whole surface. Exposed areas are a red/brown rust color. The interior has a light grey matrix with clasts. Clasts are dark grey and approximately 4 mm, larger white clasts are approximately 6 mm. There is light oxidation and pitting throughout the interior. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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