Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18087 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24850 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.1 x 2.6 x 1.8 |
Weight (g) | 16.24 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Very dark brown-black fusion crust with some pitting some iridescent weathering halos and some orange rust spots covers 80% of exterior. A few small fractures can be seen. Exposed area shows dark grey matrix with dark orange-brown rust. Fresh interior shows grey matrix with dark grey-black inclusions <0.5 mm. Large areas of orange rust and some dark brown-black rust along fracture lines and shiny metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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