Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18212 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25160 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.2 x 2.0 x 1.7 |
Weight (g) | 13.59 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust is dark brown to black and smooth. The exposed interior is light gray with white inclusions, rust spots, and fractures. The interior has a light gray matrix that is rusty. There are dark gray inclusions up to 1 mm and white inclusions. The interior has rusty patches with metal. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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