Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18149 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24256 |
Dimensions (cm) | 4.0 x 2.9 x 2.3 |
Weight (g) | 42.42 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
85% of exterior seems to be covered with a possible fusion crust though entire exterior is coated with a dark orange-brown varnish except on one side where the fusion crust is rough and heavily pitted and fractured. The fracture lines cut well into the interior. Some iridescent weathering spots are present as well as some fractures. Fresh interior is light grey matrix with dark grey and lighter grey inclusions that are small <0.5 mm. Extensive orange rust spots are present with more orange rust and a black weathered matrix concentrated near exterior edges. Shiny metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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