Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18145 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24267 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.8 x 2.5 x 1.7 |
Weight (g) | 17.06 |
Original Classification | H5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 18;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
A dark brown fusion crust that is pitted with iridescent weathering halos covers 85% of the exterior. Exposed surface shows grey matrix that is heavily weathered with dark red/brown rust. There are some small <0.5 mm very dark grey/black inclusions visible. Interior matrix is rusted to a dark orange-brown color and a few larger round inclusions, possible chondrules, are visible. They are rusted orange and up to 2 mm in size. Shiny metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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