Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18188 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25707 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.7 x 2.6 x 1.8 |
Weight (g) | 18.36 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior has a smooth, dark brown fusion crust with iridescent weathering spots. The interior is heavily rusted and very dark brown to black with metal and white inclusions. It is hard and coherent. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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