Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18382 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25331 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.3 x 2.0 x 1.5 |
Weight (g) | 12.90 |
Original Classification | H5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
80% of exterior is covered with black fusion crust that has orange/brown rust spots and some minor pitting. Exposed areas show dark grey matrix that is heavily rusted to a dark red/brown color. Interior is dark grey matrix with dark grey/black and light grey/white inclusions that are less than 1 mm in size and metal throughout. Orange rust is present and is especially concentrated near exterior edges. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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