Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18056 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25659 |
Dimensions (cm) | 4.6 x 3.5 x 2.5 |
Weight (g) | 65.55 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 17;Ferrosilite (mol%): 15 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior of the rock is covered with a dark brown weathering varnish and there are areas of dark orange rust. Interior matrix is mostly rusted to a dark orange/brown color with black inclusions less than 0.5 mm and metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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