Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18662 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24523 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.2 |
Weight (g) | 11.10 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Shiny dark brown/black fusion crust that is pitted and has orange and iridescent weathering halos cover about 80% of the exterior. Areas without fusion crust are covered in red/orange rust though there are some light-colored round inclusions up to 1 mm visible. Interior matrix is rusted to an orange/brown color and some areas of matrix are dark grey/black. Round inclusions up to 3 mm that are light tan/brown are present and metal is visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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