Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18394 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25175 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.2 x 2.5 x 1.9 |
Weight (g) | 16.25 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
60% of exterior is covered with dark black fusion crust that is rough and has numerous iridescent weathering halos and orange rust and some dark brown varnish on one side. 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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