Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 19226 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 26629 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.1 x 1.0 x 1.2 |
Weight (g) | 1.11 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior is covered with red/brown shiny varnish with iridescent weathering halos. There are areas of orange rust and some pitting 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. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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