Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18663 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24546 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.4 x 2.3 x 1.8 |
Weight (g) | 16.75 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Shiny dark brown/black fusion crust that is pitted has minor fracturing and orange and iridescent weathering halos covers about 75% of the exterior. Exposed surfaces show grey matrix that is rusted to a dark red/orange/brown color. Interior is Interior matrix is grey with some areas of dark grey matrix. Orange/brown rust and metal are present throughout. There are dark grey inclusions less than 0.5 mm visible. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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