Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18790 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24985 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.5 x 1.25 x 0.75 |
Weight (g) | 1.97 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 50% black fusion crust with iridescent shine, with oxidation halos. The interior matrix that is visible is oxidized to red/brown. The interior has a light grey matrix with heavy oxidation throughout. There are small less than 1 mm black inclusions visible on the exposed matrix. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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