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34,2 |
Location |
Miller Range |
Field Number |
20347 |
Dimensions (cm) |
3.0 x 2.5 x 1.5 |
Weight (g) |
16.30 |
Original Classification |
LL5 Chondrite |
Updated Classification |
CK6 Chondrite |
Fayalite (mol%): 31-32 |
B |
B |
The exterior surface is charcoal gray in color and has a rough texture. This soft and friable interior is medium gray in color and has gray chondrules. |
The section consists of a few large relict chondrules in a matrix of finer-grained silicates, sulfides and very abundant magnetite. The meteorite is only slightly weathered. Silicates are homogeneous. Olivine is Fa31-32. The meteorite appears to be a CK6 chondrite. |
Based on the types of sulfide and abundant magnetite, together with homogeneous olivine of Fa31-32, this meteorite appears to be a CK6 chondrite. |