Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18152 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24231 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.7 x 2.3 x 2.1 |
Weight (g) | 16.74 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
30% of exterior is covered with a possible dark brown fusion crust that is pitted and has some fractures and some iridescent weathering halos. Exposed surface is covered with a very dark brown varnish. Fresh interior is all dark brown with a few small <0.5 mm white to light grey specks visible. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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