Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18274 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25335 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.8 x 3.0 x 2.7 |
Weight (g) | 39.73 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
80% of exterior has very dark brown /black shiny fusion crust that has iridescent weathering and some pitting. There are a few fractures that cut into the interior. Exposed matrix is grey with dark orange 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. The matrix appears black along fracture lines. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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