Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18473 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24531 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.8 x 1.9 x 1.6 |
Weight (g) | 10.29 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B/C | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust is smooth and dark brown with iridescent halos and fractures. There is exposed interior that is smooth and rusty dark brown. the interior has a dark gray matrix with orange rust and metal. There are interior fractures and areas of bright orange-brown rust. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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