Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18410 |
Newsletter | 44,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25152 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 1.7 x 1.2 |
Weight (g) | 7.61 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior has a brown fusion crust with iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior has gray inclusions. the Interior is heavily rusted with metal and white inclusions that are up to 1 mm. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |