Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18589 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25676 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.25 x 1.0 x 0.50 |
Weight (g) | 1.94 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 23;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 90% black fusion crust with iridescent sheen. The remaining surface shows the light grey matrix, but is oxidized to red/brown. There are small white evaporites present on exposed matrix. The interior has a light grey matrix with black inclusions that are approximately 3-4 mm in size. The remaining matrix is oxidized to orange/brown. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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