Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18398 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25121 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.1 x 2.1 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) | 19.88 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
97% of exterior is covered with possible fusion crust that appears rough and black with iridescent weathering spots. Exposed surface is covered with dark orange/brown rust. Interior matrix is grey with dark grey/black inclusions that are less than 0.5 mm in size and metal throughout. There are some areas of dark grey matrix and a few dark brown/black veins running through. Also, there are some orange rust spots particularly concentrated near exterior edges. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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