Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18773 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24943 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 2.0 x 1.5 |
Weight (g) | 6.30 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 80% black fusion crust remaining. The rest of the exterior is oxidized to red/brown with a rough texture. There is an iridescent sheen to the whole exterior. No minimal pitting and no visible fractures. The interior has a dark grey/black matrix. There are is light orange oxidation present and small, less than 0.1 mm silver inclusions. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |