Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18044 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25654 |
Dimensions (cm) | 5.25 x 5.0 x 3.0 |
Weight (g) | 123.95 |
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 a smooth, leather like exterior with 15% fusion crust. The fusion crust only appears on the top surface, with the remaining exterior a rusty brown color with deeper pitting. Small light grey/white evaporates visible on exterior. The interior has a light grey matrix with oxidation. There are also small dark grey inclusions and internal fractures. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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