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29,1 |
Location |
Cumulus Hills |
Field Number |
14674 |
Dimensions (cm) |
5.0 x 4.0 x 3.0 |
Weight (g) |
162.07 |
Original Classification |
L3 Chondrite |
Updated Classification |
L3.8 Chondrite |
Fayalite (mol%): 1-26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 5-12 |
C |
C |
The exterior and interior of this meteorite is rusty with a high metal content. |
The section exhibits numerous well-defined chondrules (up to 1.5 mm) in a black matrix of fine-grained silicates, metal and troilite. Weak shock effects are present. Polysynthetically twinned pyroxene is abundant. The meteorite is moderately weathered. Silicates are unequilibrated; olivines range from Fa1-26, with most grains Fa20-26, and pyroxenes from Fs5-12. The meteorite is an L3 chondrite (estimated subtype 3.8). |
Classification updated to L3.8, as announced in AMN vol. 29, no. 1. |