Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18334 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25430 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.1 x 2.4 x 1.6 |
Weight (g) | 18.12 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
A/Be | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior is covered with shiny dark brown varnish and has iridescent weathering spots. There is a patch of possible fusion crust that covers about 15% of the rock. Some white evaporites are present as well as a few large fractures. Interior is black with what look like light tan evaporites along exterior edges near fractures. There are a few small spots of orange rust. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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