Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18221 |
Newsletter | 44,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25143 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.9 x 2.2 x 1.2 |
Weight (g) | 9.40 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is 80% covered in fusion crust that is dark brown and smooth. The exposed interior is heavily rusted grey to orange brown. Light colored inclusions under 1 mm in size. The interior has a light gray matrix that is very rusted with fractures. The is metal visible and light gray inclusions. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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