Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18271 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25118 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.4 x 2.5 x 2.6 |
Weight (g) | 33.27 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
85% of exterior is covered with very dark brown fusion crust that has some iridescent weathering halos and some pitting. Exposed matrix is covered in dark orange/brown rust. Interior matrix is light grey with light and dark grey inclusions less than 0.5 mm present. Metal and orange rust can be seen throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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