Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18317 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25016 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.0 x 2.0 x 1.4 |
Weight (g) | 15.54 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/Ce | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Exterior is orange/brown with a slightly platy texture. There are dark red/brown rust spots and white evaporites present. 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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