Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18384 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25306 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.0 x 2.0 x 1.2 |
Weight (g) | 10.06 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
50% of the exterior is covered with patches of black, shiny, pitted fusion crust. Exposed areas are covered with dark red/brown varnish and orange rust. 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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