Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18854 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25099 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 X 1.5 X 1.5 |
Weight (g) | 8.40 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 18 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire rock is exhibits possible fusion crust that is, shiny, dark brown/black in color and has large orange/yellow weathering spots. The interior matrix is dark brown with orange rust and metal visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |