Newsletter |
21,2 |
Location |
Meteorite Hills |
Field Number |
9532 |
Dimensions (cm) |
4.0 x 2.5 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) |
44.96 |
Original Classification |
H6 Chondrite |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16-18 |
C |
B |
100% of the exterior of this ordinary chondrite has smooth black fusion crust with oxidation halos. The interior has gray patches of matrix but is rusty all the way through. Tiny black and white specks are visible in the gray areas and metal grains are present. This meteorite is very hard. |
This meteorite is a fine example of an impact-melt breccia or melt-veined H6 chondrite. Approximately half the section consists of an igneous-textured silicate matrix with quenched metal-troilite blebs up to 1 mm across. |