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34,1 |
Location |
Miller Range |
Field Number |
18716 |
Dimensions (cm) |
3.0 x 2.0 x 1.0 |
Weight (g) |
6.76 |
Original Classification |
R3 Chondrite |
Fayalite (mol%): 24-40;Ferrosilite (mol%): 9 |
Be |
B |
80% of the exterior is covered with dull black fusion crust. The interior is a fine-grained tan matrix with some light blue evaporate material on one surface. |
This section shows well-defined chondrules (up to 1.5 mm across) and silicate grains in a slightly weathered matrix. Iron-nickel metal and sulfides are present but somewhat oxidized. Microprobe analyses show olivine compositions of Fa24-47. Pyroxene is present in minor amounts as diopside (Fs9Wo47). The meteorite is an R3 chondrite. |