Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18605 |
Newsletter | 44,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25360 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.6 x 1.1 x 0.8 |
Weight (g) | 1.86 |
Original Classification | L5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The exterior is 55% smooth, rusty, dark brown fusion crust. The exposed interior is grey and rusty. The interior has a very rusty light gray matrix with black inclusions and metal. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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