Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18430 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25207 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.0 x 1.5 x 1.0 |
Weight (g) | 2.29 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26 | |
Weathering | |
B/Ce | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust is smooth and dark brown with iridescent weathering spots and fractures. There are evaporites present on the exterior. The interior is very dark brown with orange rust. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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