Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18041 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25354 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.5 x 3.5 x 3 |
Weight (g) | 59.39 |
Original Classification | H5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
Sample has a shiny, black, smooth exterior with slight pitting throughout. Grey haloes that are black/orange rust colored are along exterior with an iridescent sheen. The interior has heavy oxidation throughout with small white inclusions. The matrix is completely rusted with light tan inclusions. There are also small black inclusions less than 1.5 mm in size. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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