Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18842 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25083 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.8 x 1.7 x 1.2 |
Weight (g) | 6.06 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 21;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior is covered with shiny dark brown weathering varnish and there are areas of orange rust present. Interior matrix is black with light colored inclusions that are less than 0.5 mm, dark orange rust and metal visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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