Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18213 |
Newsletter | 45,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25161 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.2 x 1.9 x 1.9 |
Weight (g) | 12.11 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 23 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust is smooth and round with iridescent weathering spots. The fusion crust is brown with fractures. The exposed interior is rusted. The interior is very rusted dark brown to orange with light gray patches. There are white inclusions and metal. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
Antarctic Meteorite Images for Sample DOM 18213 | ||||
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