Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18387 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25355 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.8 x 2.2 x 1.2 |
Weight (g) | 12.13 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
The entire exterior of the rock is covered with a shiny brown varnish and has large orange and iridescent weathering spots. 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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