Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18846 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25075 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.5 x 1.8 x 1.0 |
Weight (g) | 4.13 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior is covered with shiny dark brown weathering varnish that shows some pitting and there are areas of orange rust present as well as some white evaporites. Interior matrix is black with light colored inclusions that are less than 0.5 mm, a moderate amount of dark orange rust is present, and metal is visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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