Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18310 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25090 |
Dimensions (cm) | 4.2 x 2.5 x 2.2 |
Weight (g) | 36.43 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B/Ce | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior is covered with dark brown varnish and has iridescent weathering spots, a few fractures and some white evaporites. Interior matrix is heavily rusted to a dark orange/brown color with some areas of dark brown/black. Metal is visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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