Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18208 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25170 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.3 x 2.3 x 2.1 |
Weight (g) | 14.63 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B/C | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is covered in approximately 60% smooth, dull, dark brown fusion crust with iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior is dark brown with light gray and white inclusions. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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