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34,1 |
Location |
Dominion Range |
Field Number |
17129 |
Dimensions (cm) |
4.0 x 2.0 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) |
27.62 |
Original Classification |
L Chondrite (Impact Melt) |
Pairing |
DOM 08337;
DOM 08397;
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Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 |
C |
A/B |
The exteriors range from 30-100% brown/black fusion crust with oxidation haloes. The interiors are rusty black with high metal content. |
These sections are composed of light colored, recrystallized clasts (up to 5 mm) surrounded by black veins of finely comminuted mixed silicates. Metal exists as individual blebs/grains. Olivines are of composition Fa24 and pyroxenes are Fs20Wo2.These meteorites are L chondrite impact melt breccias. |