Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18058 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24800 |
Dimensions (cm) | 4.4 x 3.7 x 1.9 |
Weight (g) | 71.57 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
85% of exterior is covered with fusion crust that is very dark brown and mostly shiny except for some areas of frothy texture on one side. There is also some pitting and minor fracturing. The areas without fusion crust are covered with dark brown weathering varnish. 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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