Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18235 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25438 |
Dimensions (cm) | 4.1 x 3.1 x 2.2 |
Weight (g) | 53.57 |
Original Classification | H6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
85% of exterior is covered with a possible fusion crust that is rough and has orange rust spots, pits and mosaic fracturing. Exposed areas are covered with orange rust and shiny varnish. Fresh interior is rusted to an orange/brown color with metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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