Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18587 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25679 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 1.5 x 1.0 |
Weight (g) | 3.28 |
Original Classification | H4 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 18;Ferrosilite (mol%): 7-17 | |
Weathering | |
A | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has a 95% smooth, black fusion crust with dark red coloring throughout. There is very little pitting and no visible fractures. The exposed matrix is light grey and is oxidized to red/brown. The interior has small dark grey/black inclusions and oxidation that is red/brown throughout the interior. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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