Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18539 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24501 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 1.6 x 1.8 |
Weight (g) | 9.16 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
80% of exterior is covered with black fusion crust that has large pits, and iridescent halos. Areas without fusion crust Are covered with a dark brown weathering varnish. Interior matrix is grey with small black inclusions less than 0.5 mm. Dark brown/black veins cut through the matrix. There is a high amount of orange/brown rust and metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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