Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18270 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25111 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.9 x 2.5 x 2.4 |
Weight (g) | 26.60 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
45% of exterior is covered with very dark brown, pitted fusion crust that is rough in one area and smooth in all others. Exposed matrix is grey with some pitting. Dark orange/brown rust covers most areas, and a few black veins are visible. Interior matrix is light grey with light and dark grey inclusions less than 0.5 mm. Metal and orange rust can be seen throughout. There are some small areas of very dark grey matrix. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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