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26,1 |
Location |
Queen Alexandra Range |
Field Number |
12050 |
Dimensions (cm) |
1.5 x 1.0 x 0.5 |
Weight (g) |
1.38 |
Original Classification |
CM2 Chondrite |
Fayalite (mol%): 0-23;Ferrosilite (mol%): 2-10 |
C |
B |
90% of the exterior of this carbonaceous chondrite is covered with a dull, brown/black fusion crust with oxidation haloes. The interior is a soft, black matrix with rusty areas. |
The sections consist of a few small, unaltered chondrules (up to 1 mm), mineral grains and CAIs set in a black matrix. Olivine compositions are Fa0-23; orthopyroxene is Fs2-10. The meteorite is a CM2 chondrite. |