Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18312 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25068 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.0 x 1.7 x 1.5 |
Weight (g) | 16.52 |
Original Classification | H5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 18 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Possible fusion crust that is dark brown/black covers about 85% of the exterior. The entire rock has a shiny varnish with large areas of orange rust and some pits. Interior matrix is heavily rusted to a dark brown color with some areas of dark brown/black. Metal is visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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