Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18238 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25130 |
Dimensions (cm) | 4.1 x 3.1 x 2.2 |
Weight (g) | 34.94 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
A very dark brown/black fusion crust that is pitted and has iridescent weathering halos and some white evaporites covers 80% of exterior. Some fractures are present. Exposed areas show grey matrix with black inclusions visible and are mostly rusted to a dark red\brown. Fresh interior is grey matrix with black inclusions that are less than 0.5mm. Red/orange rust spots and metals are present throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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