Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18402 |
Newsletter | 44,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25101 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.7 x 2.5 x 1.4 |
Weight (g) | 12.90 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 18 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust is dark brown and smooth with iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior is rusted and dark brown. The interior is heavily rusted with white inclusions and metal. The interior also has areas of rusted brown and light gray. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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