Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18454 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25248 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.7 x 1.2 x 1.1 |
Weight (g) | 2.51 |
Original Classification | H5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
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 dark brown and rusty with light gray inclusions. The interior is brown with orange rust and large black inclusions with some metal. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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