Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 19225 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 26616 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.3 x 1.2 x 0.9 |
Weight (g) | 2.49 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/Ce | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior is covered with red/brown shiny varnish with iridescent weathering halos. There are areas of orange rust some pitting and a few small fractures present. Fresh interior is grey matrix that is rusted to an orange/brown color with darker black areas near exterior edges. Large (up to 1.5 mm) yellow/tan inclusions visible and metal throughout. A small patch of light grey possible evaporites are present. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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