Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18532 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24504 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.2 x 2.8 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) | 32.53 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
70% of exterior is covered with black fusion crust that has large pits, small fractures, and iridescent halos. Areas without fusion crust show light brown matrix that is mostly covered with dark red/brown rust. Interior matrix is light brown/tan with areas of dark orange/brown rust. Small black inclusions less than 0.5 mm and metal are present throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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