Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18392 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25172 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.8 x 2.4 x 2.4 |
Weight (g) | 21.34 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
97% of exterior is covered with dark black fusion crust that is rough and has numerous iridescent weathering halos and orange rust. Areas without fusion crust show light grey matrix. Interior matrix is weathered to an orange/brown color with dark grey/brown veins all over. Shiny metal is visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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