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30,1 |
Location |
Roberts Massif |
Field Number |
16425 |
Dimensions (cm) |
6.5 x 4.5 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) |
86.33 |
Original Classification |
CM2 Chondrite |
Fayalite (mol%): 0-1;Ferrosilite (mol%): 1 |
Ce |
C |
The exterior has a purplish crust on 20% of its surface. The fractured interior is black with white evaporites. Evaporites cover most of the interior of this sample. |
The section consist of a few small chondrules (up to 0.5 mm), mineral grains and CAIs set in a black matrix; rare metal and sulfide grains are present. Many chondrules are aqueously altered. Olivine compositions are Fa0-1; orthopyroxene is Fs1. The matrix consists dominantly of an Fe-rich serpentine. The meteorite is a CM2 chondrite. |