Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18449 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25236 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.50 x 1.50 x 1.00 |
Weight (g) | 4.39 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 95% fusion crust with shallow pitting and iridescent sheen. There is oxidation that is red/brown in color. There is exposed matrix that is oxidized to red/brown. The interior has a light grey matrix that is oxidized to a red/brown color. There are a black inclusions that are approximately 2-3 mm in size. There are also small white evaporites present on the exposed interior. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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