Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18664 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24521 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.2 x 2.5 x 1.5 |
Weight (g) | 10.21 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Shiny dark brown/black fusion crust that is pitted has fracturing and orange and iridescent weathering halos cover about 55% of the exterior. Exposed surfaces show grey matrix that is rusted to a dark red/orange/brown color. Interior matrix is light grey with areas of matrix that are dark grey. Dark grey inclusions are visible and there are large areas of red/orange rust. Metal is visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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