Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18154 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24208 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 2.4 x 1.2 |
Weight (g) | 9.94 |
Original Classification | H6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
A shiny dark brown fusion crust with iridescent weathering halos covers 90% of exterior. Exposed surface is covered with a dark brown-orange rust. There is some minor fracturing visible. Fresh interior is rusted to a dark orange-brown color with shiny metal visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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