Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18121 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24876 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 1.5 x 1.6 |
Weight (g) | 11.40 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust is smooth and dark brown with orange rust and iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior is smooth and rusty orange to brown. The interior is dark gray and rusty dark brown with metal and light gray inclusions. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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