Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18181 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25734 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 1.5 x 1.3 |
Weight (g) | 4.14 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust is smooth and shiny, dark brown with fractures. The exposed interior is light gray with white and black specs. There are some rust patches and fractures as well. The interior has a light gray matrix with black and white specks. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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