Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18445 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25219 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.25 x 1.0 x 0.75 |
Weight (g) | 1.60 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 23;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
There is 98% black fusion crust. The exterior is very smooth with no pitting or fracturing. There are oxidation halos present across the surface. The interior has a light grey matrix that is oxidized to a red/orange color. There are dark grey inclusions that are approximately 2-3 mm in size. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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