Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18856 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25062 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 1.6 x 1.4 |
Weight (g) | 8.32 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
A possible fusion crust that is, shiny, dark brown in color, pitted and has iridescent weathering halos covers 40% of the exterior. Exposed surfaces are covered with dark red/brown/orange rust. The interior matrix is dark brown with orange rust and metal visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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