Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18535 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24599 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.4 x 2.6 x 1.1 |
Weight (g) | 13.42 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
45% of exterior is covered with black fusion crust that has large pits, and iridescent halos. Areas without fusion crust show light brown matrix with orange rust spots. Interior matrix is grey with small black inclusions less than 0.5 mm. There is a high amount of orange/brown rust and metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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