Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18102 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24870 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.9 x 1.8 x 1.7 |
Weight (g) | 12.30 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior has less than 50% fusion crust that is rusty, dark brown and smooth with iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior is rusty and light gray to white with fractures. The interior has a very rusty light gray matrix. There is dark brown to black rust throughout. There are black inclusions and metal. This samples is friable. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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