Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18612 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25320 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 2.0 x 2.5 |
Weight (g) | 16.83 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 23;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has a 98% smooth, black, fusion crust. There is shallow pitting throughout the surface with one deep pit on the side. The exposed matrix is completely oxidized to a deep red/brown color. The interior matrix is oxidized to a red/orange color. There are two black veins running through the interior and white evaporite specks. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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