Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18720 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24912 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.8 x 2.6 x 1.9 |
Weight (g) | 21.28 |
Original Classification | H6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/Ce | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust is smooth and dark brown with iridescent weathering spots and evaporites. The interior is heavily rusted with black, white, and metal. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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