Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18207 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25196 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 2.3 x 1.7 |
Weight (g) | 11.36 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is about 60% covered in a smooth, dark brown fusion crust with iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior Is light gray with dark brown rust spots and dark gray inclusions. The interior has a light gray matrix with black weathering. There are orange-white inclusions and metal present. There are rusty orange-brown patches. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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