Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18201 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25106 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.1 x 2.3 x 1.9 |
Weight (g) | 17.42 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
Be | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is about 95% covered in a smooth, dark brown fusions crust. there are small iridescent weathering pots and evaporites. The exposed interior is light gray. The interior has a light gray matrix with dark gray and white inclusions up to 1mm in size. Metal is present and there are rusty dark brown patches. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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