Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18123 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24836 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 1.4 x 1.1 |
Weight (g) | 7.38 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 23 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust is black and rough with smooth areas and rusty dark brown weathering spots. The exposed interior is light gray to white with lots of orange and brown rust. The interior has a light gray matrix with areas of orange rusts with metal. There are black inclusions near the fusion crust and light gray inclusions throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
Antarctic Meteorite Images for Sample DOM 18123 | ||||
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