Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18267 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25178 |
Dimensions (cm) | 5.1 x 3.3 x 2.6 |
Weight (g) | 61.01 |
Original Classification | LL5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 28;Ferrosilite (mol%): 26 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is 100% covered in a dark brown fusion crust that is mostly smooth and dull but has areas that are a rough, vesicular texture. The Interior is rusty black with light gray patches and metal present. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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