Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18330 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25420 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.2 x 3.0 x 2.9 |
Weight (g) | 25.75 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 18 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior is covered with shiny brown varnish. There is some iridescent weathering spots and pitting. One large fracture is present. Interior matrix is dark brown with metal and orange rust throughout. There are grey and dark grey/black inclusions that are less than 0.5 mm in size visible. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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