Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18406 |
Newsletter | 44,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25128 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 1.9 x 1.8 |
Weight (g) | 10.43 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust covers 45% of the samples and is smooth, dark brown, and has iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior is light gray with rust spots and contains white and black inclusions. There are a few small fractures. The interior is light gray and very rusted with white inclusions and metal. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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