Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18775 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24913 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) | 9.22 |
Original Classification | H5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 98% smooth, black fusion crust. There are oxidation halos that are red/brown in color. Very minimal pitting and no visible fractures. The interior has a dark grey matrix oxidized to an orange/brown color. There are small white chondrules present. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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