Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18073 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24878 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.0 x 2.4 x 1.8 |
Weight (g) | 17.33 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
65% of exterior is covered with dark brown fusion crust that has large pits and iridescent weathering halos. Exposed surface is covered with dark orange-brown rust and varnish. Fresh interior is a very dark brown-black matrix with orange rust and shiny metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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