Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 19219 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 26688 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.0 x 2.0 x 0.9 |
Weight (g) | 8.23 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
Macroscopic Description - Curtis Calva | |
The fusion crust covers about 85% of the exterior, has iridescent weathering spots, and is dark brown to black in color with a rough texture. The exposed interior is light gray with brown rust and white inclusions. The interior is light gray near the center and away from the fusion crust. There are areas that are dark brown with orange rust with metal. There are gray inclusions that have orange rust. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
Antarctic Meteorite Images for Sample DOM 19219 | ||||
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