Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18435 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25238 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.2 x 1.7 x 1.0 |
Weight (g) | 5.02 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is a dark brown fusion crust that has iridescent weathering spots and orange rust. The fusion crust is smooth and shiny. The exposed interior is dark brown with orange rust and a few light gray inclusions. The interior has a light gray matrix with metals and black inclusions up to 2 mm. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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