Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18230 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25704 |
Dimensions (cm) | 4.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) | 40.01 |
Original Classification | H6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
85% of exterior is covered with a shiny, weathered, dark brown fusion crust that has orange rust and iridescent weathering halos as well as fractures and some pitting. Exposed areas are covered with a dark red/orange/brown rust. Fresh interior is grey matrix with black and light grey inclusions, some up to 1.5 mm. Matrix is heavily rusted to orange/brown and metal is present throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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