Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18847 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25095 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.8 x 1.2 x 1.9 |
Weight (g) | 3.26 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Very dark brown smooth fusion crust that is lightly pitted and has some bright orange rust spots covers 55% of the exterior. 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. Some light orange/brown round inclusions up to 2 mm are present and there is metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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