Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18386 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25188 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 2.5 x 1.6 |
Weight (g) | 14.70 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
A possible fusion crust that is dark brown/black and lightly pitted covers about 70% of the exterior of the rock with some iridescent weathering halos. Areas without fusion crust are covered with a shiny brown varnish. Interior matrix is dark brown/black and is heavily rusted to a mostly orange color. Shiny metal is visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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