Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18080 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24805 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 2.4 x 1.8 |
Weight (g) | 18.52 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 23 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Very dark brown-black fusion crust with some pitting and several orange rust spots covers 80% of exterior. Exposed area is covered with dark orange-red rust. Fresh interior is grey matrix with darker grey-black inclusions. Orange-brown rust and shiny metal are visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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