Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18848 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25034 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 1.8 x 1.3 |
Weight (g) | 8.83 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/Ce | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Very dark brown fusion crust that is pitted and has some fractures covers 80% of exterior. There are some white evaporites present. Exposed areas are covered with dark brown weathering varnish that has some orange rust spots. 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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