Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18111 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24891 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.8 x 2.3 x 1.7 |
Weight (g) | 17.19 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B/C | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The smooth and shiny exterior is 95% covered in a very dark brown fusion crust with dark brown weathering spots. The exposed interior is light gray with dark brown rust. The interior has a light gray matrix that contains a high amount of orange and brown rust with metal present. There are areas of black near the exterior rim. There are white inclusions and fractures present. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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