Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18849 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25071 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.9 x 1.7 x 1.8 |
Weight (g) | 4.87 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 18 | |
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 70% of the exterior. Areas without fusion crust 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 0.5mm, dark orange rust and metal visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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