Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 08009 |
Newsletter | 33,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 18274 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 1.75 x 1.75 |
Weight (g) | 5.23 |
Original Classification | CM2 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 1-4;Ferrosilite (mol%): 1-21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B/C | |
Macroscopic Description - Kathleen McBride | |
The exterior is a dull brown color with polygonal fractures. The dark brown to black interior has white inclusions that are smaller than 1 mm. | |
Thin Section Description (,2) - Cari Corrigan, Tim McCoy | |
The section consists of a few small chondrules (up to 0.5 mm), mineral grains, and CAIs set in a black matrix; rare metal, sulfide and carbonate grains are present. Olivine compositions are Fa1-4 pyroxene is Fs1-21. The meteorite is a CM2 chondrite. |
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