Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18186 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25717 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 2.5 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) | 18.53 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The Exterior is a smooth, dark born fusion crust that is iridescent. The exposed interior is light gray with black and white inclusions. The exterior is also fractured and very rusted. The interior is very rusted light gray matrix with white inclusions and metal in rusty patches. There is a large interior fracture that is heavily rusted. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
Antarctic Meteorite Images for Sample DOM 18186 | ||||
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