Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18450 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25249 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.8 x 1.2 x 0.6 |
Weight (g) | 2.41 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust covers the entire exterior and is smooth and dark brown with brown-orange rust. The interior is brown with metal and orange rust. There are large black inclusions. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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