Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18232 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25834 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.5 x 3.2 x 3.4 |
Weight (g) | 55.60 |
Original Classification | H6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior is covered with a dark brown varnish that has some iridescent weathering spots and large fracture lines that cut into the interior. Fresh interior is rusted to an orange/brown color with some areas of dark brown/black matrix and metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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