Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18227 |
Newsletter | 44,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25744 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.9 x 2.2 x 1.5 |
Weight (g) | 13.18 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is 80% covered in a smooth and rusty dark brown fusion crust. The exposed interior is light gray and rusty with white inclulsions. The interior has a light gray matrix with white inclusions up to 1 mm in size. There are rusty patches and metallics as well. | |