Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18453 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25233 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.5 x 1.1 x 0.9 |
Weight (g) | 1.55 |
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 is rounded but lightly rough and dark brown with iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior is rusty and gray. The interior is brown with metal and orange rust. There are also large black inclusions and a few gray inclusions. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
Antarctic Meteorite Images for Sample DOM 18453 | ||||
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