Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18333 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25431 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.1 x 2.8 x 1.4 |
Weight (g) | 19.35 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
Be | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
70% of exterior has possible fusion crust that is pitted, is dark brown/black and has orange and iridescent weathering spots. Exposed areas are covered with dark brown/red varnish and some possible evaporites that are white. Interior matrix is dark brown with a few areas of grey matrix visible. Metal and orange rust are visible 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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