Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18141 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24228 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.9 x 2.6 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) | 30.19 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
80% of exterior seems to be covered with a possible fusion crust though entire exterior is coated with a dark orange-brown varnish. Some iridescent weathering spots are present as well as some fractures. Interior is black vesicular matrix with small <0.5 mm white inclusions. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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