Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18668 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24556 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.9 x 2.5 x 1.4 |
Weight (g) | 13.16 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
95% of exterior is covered with what is possibly fusion crust that is dark brown and shiny and has iridescent weathering halos. There are some light tan evaporites present and a few large fractures. Exposed surfaces are light grey in color. Interior is dark brown/black matrix with some small areas of red/brown rust and metal is visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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