Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18278 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24978 |
Dimensions (cm) | 5.1 x 3.8 x 1.8 |
Weight (g) | 52.51 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
B/Ce | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Rock is dome shaped and possible fusion crust that is dark brown covers the convex (top) side. It exhibits mosaic fracturing and has a light tan evaporites present. The concave (bottom) side is also dark brown and covered in iridescent weathering varnish. The interior matrix is dark brown/black with light grey inclusions and metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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