Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18363 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25433 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.50 x 2.0 x 1.25 |
Weight (g) | 9.87 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 23 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 90% black fusion crust with pitting. The exposed matrix is oxidized to orange/brown There is an iridescent sheen to the black fusion crust. The interior has a light grey matrix with dark grey inclusions. There is oxidation present in the interior that is orange/brown in color. There are also white inclusions that are approximately 1-2 mm in size. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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