Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18075 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24883 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.5 x 2.4 x 1.9 |
Weight (g) | 18.72 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
55% of exterior is covered with dark brown fusion crust that has large pits and iridescent weathering halos. The exposed surface shows grey matrix with dark inclusions<0.5 mm and is heavily rusted to a dark orange-brown color. Fresh interior shows some grey matrix with a great deal of orange rust as well as black-brown matrix. Shiny metal are visible through whole interior. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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