Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18337 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25449 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.2 x 2.2 x 1.6 |
Weight (g) | 18.97 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
Be | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
80% of exterior is covered with very dark brown/black fusion crust that is pitted and has iridescent weathering spots and some light grey evaporites. Areas without fusion crust show light grey matrix mostly covered with dark orange/red rust spots. Interior matrix is mostly rusted to an orange/brown color. Dark grey/black inclusions that are less than 0.5mm in size and metal are present throughout. There are a few dark grey/black veins running through the rock. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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