Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18395 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25112 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.6 x 1.6 x 1.9 |
Weight (g) | 17.53 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
A very dark brown fusion crust that is pitted, has iridescent weathering halos and orange rust covers 95% of the exterior with an area of frothy texture on one side. Exposed surface is covered with dark orange/brown rust. Interior matrix is light grey with dark grey inclusions that are less than 0.5 mm and metal throughout. There are some orange rust spots particularly concentrated near exterior edges. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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