Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18138 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24221 |
Dimensions (cm) | 4.5 x 3.0 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) | 31.81 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The smooth and shiny exterior is rusty dark brown with rusty dark brown patches. The interior is rusty dark brown and orange with metal present. There are small patches of light gray matrix in the interior. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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