Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18314 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25030 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.7 x 2.5 x 2.7 |
Weight (g) | 42.59 |
Original Classification | H5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
A rough dark brown/black fusion crust that is fractured and has iridescent weathering halos covers about 70% of the exterior. Exposed areas show grey matrix that heavily rusted to a dark red/brown though some small light grey inclusions are visible. Interior matrix is dark grey with areas of dark grey/brown. Light grey and light tan round inclusions up to 1 mm in size are visible. There are spots of orange rust throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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