Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18476 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24596 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 1.6 x 1.8 |
Weight (g) | 6.62 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is 45% covered in fusion crust that is dark brown and smooth with orange rust and iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior is light gray with brown rust and white and black inclusions. The interior has a light gray matrix that has specs of orange-brown rust and a sugary texture. There are white inclusions up to 1 mm in size and metal present. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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