Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18508 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24536 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 2.25 x 1.75 |
Weight (g) | 10.59 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 95% fusion crust with iridescent sheen. There is minor pitting over the exterior with little - no fracturing. The bottom of the sample has a pebble-like texture. Exposed matrix is heavily oxidized to a red/brown color. The interior has a light grey matrix, with heavy oxidation throughout. There are small black inclusions less than 1 mm in size. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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