Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18105 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24839 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 3.0 x 2.7 |
Weight (g) | 20.81 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 23 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is 90% smooth dark brown fusion crust with iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior has a light gray matrix that is very rusted with dark inclusions. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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