Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18619 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25387 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 2.25 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) | 16.70 |
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 a 98% smooth, black, fusion crust. There is shallow pitting throughout the surface. The exposed matrix is completely oxidized to a deep red/brown color. The interior matrix is light grey in color with oxidation that is red/brown in color. There are dark black inclusions that are approximately 1.5-2 mm in size along with very small white evaporites. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
Antarctic Meteorite Images for Sample DOM 18619 | ||||
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