Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18233 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25697 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.4 x 2.7 x 2.2 |
Weight (g) | 28.22 |
Original Classification | H6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
A rough, dark brown/black possible fusion crust with some fractures and iridescent weathering halos covers 80% of exterior and exposed surface is covered with dark red/brown rust. Fresh interior is grey matrix with dark grey and black inclusions that are less than 0.5mm. There is orange rust and metal throughout and the matrix along fracture lines is black in color. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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