Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18331 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25427 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.8 x 2.2 x 2.1 |
Weight (g) | 23.56 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior is covered with a possible fusion crust that is heavily weathered with orange rust, pitted, and has many fractures. Interior matrix is weathered to a dark brown/red color with orange rust spots. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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