Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18391 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25186 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 1.7 x 1.6 |
Weight (g) | 11.53 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
80% of exterior is covered with shiny dark brown fusion crust that is pitted and has some iridescent weathering. Exposed surface is covered with dark orange/brown rust. Interior matrix is grey with small (> 0.5 mm) black inclusions and metal throughout. There are large areas of dark orange rust. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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