Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18277 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24974 |
Dimensions (cm) | 5.6 x 4.0 x 3.2 |
Weight (g) | 105.34 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
70% of exterior is covered with very dark brown, pitted fusion crust that has iridescent weathering halos. 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 present. Metal and orange rust can be seen throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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