Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18565 |
Newsletter | 44,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25672 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.0 x 1.4 x 0.9 |
Weight (g) | 3.69 |
Original Classification | H5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust is very dark brown, almost black, and slightly rough with iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior is very dark brown and heavily rusted with light gray inclusions. The interior has a heavily rusted matrix with light gray inclusions and metal. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |