Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18520 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24505 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 2.5 x 0.50 |
Weight (g) | 5.16 |
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 85% fusion crust with iridescent sheen to it and shallow pitting throughout. Remaining exterior is a dark brown color with no exposed matrix. The interior has a fine-grained, dark grey matrix with small white inclusions. There is oxidation present that is red/brown in color. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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