Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 19223 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 26692 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 1.6 x 1.2 |
Weight (g) | 9.03 |
Original Classification | H6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/Ce | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior is covered with red/brown shiny varnish. There are larger areas of yellow/orange/red rust some pitting and some white evaporites present. Fresh interior is very dark brown matrix with dark orange rust and metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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