Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18791 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24994 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 1.5 x 0.75 |
Weight (g) | 4.90 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
A/B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
The exterior has 80% 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 oxidized to red/brown with dark grey inclusions present. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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