Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18840 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25081 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.1 x 1.9 x 1.3 |
Weight (g) | 10.92 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Very dark brown fusion crust that is pitted and has some fractures covers 85% of exterior. One side has a frothy texture. Exposed areas are covered with dark brown weathering varnish that has some orange rust spots. Interior matrix is black with large areas of dark red/brown rust. Light grey/white inclusions that are less than 0.5 mm in size are visible and there is metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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