Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18534 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24561 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.1 x 2.7 x 1.5 |
Weight (g) | 18.84 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
90% of exterior is covered with black fusion crust that has large pits, and iridescent halos. Areas without fusion crust show light brown matrix that is mostly covered with dark red/brown rust. Interior matrix is very dark brown with some areas of grey matrix visible. There are grey and light brown round inclusions up to 2 mm in size, orange rust and metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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