Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18300 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25000 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.2 x 2.0 x 1.5 |
Weight (g) | 11.09 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 24 | |
Weathering | |
B/Ce | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is 60% covered in a smooth, dark brown fusion crust that has iridescent weathering spots and evaporites. The exposed interior is dark brown with orange rust. The exposed interior is also smooth with fractures. The interior is dark brown to black in color with black and white inclusions and some orange rust. Metal is present. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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