Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18249 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25135 |
Dimensions (cm) | 4.1 x 4.2 x 2.5 |
Weight (g) | 62.71 |
Original Classification | H5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 17;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is approximately 75% covered in a very dark brown fusion crust that contains fractures and has iridescent weathering pots. The exposed interior is rusty dark brown with dark gray inclusions up to 1 mm in size as well as black areas that are "baked" or "burnt". | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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