Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18859 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25064 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.5 x 1.2 x 1.0 |
Weight (g) | 2.46 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 23;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
85% of exterior is covered with shiny, dark brown/black fusion crust. Exposed areas are covered with dark red/brown rust. The interior matrix is dark brown with orange rust and metal visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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