Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18547 |
Newsletter | 44,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24557 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 2.0 x 1.4 |
Weight (g) | 9.34 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 20 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
A dark brown-black fusion crust that is pitted and has iridescent orange weathering spots covers 60% of the exterior. Exposed surface is covered with an orange-brown varnish. Fresh interior is grey matrix with black and dark grey inclusions that are very small (less than 0.5mm). There is some fracturing and shiny metal is visible throughout. There are orange rust spots that are especially concentrated near exterior edges. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |