Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18175 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25720 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.6 |
Weight (g) | 18.17 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Cecilia Satterwhite | |
95% black/brown fusion crust covers the exterior surface, some oxidation halos are present. The interior is brown with heavy oxidation, abundant metal and rusty areas. Mm sized weathered inclusions/chondrules and a black vein is visible. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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