Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18549 |
Newsletter | 44,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24553 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.2 |
Weight (g) | 8.40 |
Original Classification | H5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
The entire exterior of this rock is covered with a brown-orange varnish that is slightly mottled has some pitting. Fresh interior is grey matrix with black and dark grey inclusions that are very small (less than 0.5mm). Shiny metal is visible throughout and there is a good deal of brown-orange rust present. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |