Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18299 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25167 |
Dimensions (cm) | 4.4 x 3.8 x 2.3 |
Weight (g) | 59.96 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B/Ce | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is 90% covered in a smooth, dark brown fusion crust with iridescent weathering spots and evaporites. The exposed interior is light gray with black inclusions and rust. The interior is light gray with white inclusions up to 2 mm and black inclusions. There are rusty dark brown patches with metal present. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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