Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18863 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25072 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.9 x 1.3 x 0.6 |
Weight (g) | 2.05 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
Exterior has a smooth brown fusion crust with areas of orange rust and iridescent weathering spots. The exposed interior is rusty dark brown. The interior is heavily rusted with black inclusions and metal. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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