Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 19217 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 26660 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 2.3 x 1.0 |
Weight (g) | 7.16 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
70% of the exterior has dark brown to black fusion crust and has a rough texture. There are iridescent weathering spots and some small fractures. The exposed interior is rusty brown. The interior has rusty dark brown matrix with tiny patches of light gray. Metal and dark gray inclusions are visible. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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