Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18448 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25215 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.5 x 1.5 x 1.0 |
Weight (g) | 2.63 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 98% black fusion crust. There is oxidation across the surface that is dark red/brown in color with iridescent halos. The exterior is smooth with no pitting or fractures. The interior has a light grey matrix with heavy oxidation that is red/orange in color. There are dark grey inclusions that are 2-3 mm in size. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
Antarctic Meteorite Images for Sample DOM 18448 | ||||
Lab Photo(s) : | ||||