Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18383 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25365 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.4 x 1.5 x 1.5 |
Weight (g) | 7.58 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/Ce | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
There are a few patches of black fusion crust covering about 20% of the exterior of the rock. Areas without fusion crust are covered with shiny red/brown varnish. There is some pitting, one large fracture and some light grey evaporites present. Interior matrix is rusted to an orange/brown color. Grey inclusions less than 1 mm in size and metal can be seen throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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