Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 19227 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 26651 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.5 x 1.3 x 1.0 |
Weight (g) | 3.00 |
Original Classification | L5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
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 a few small fractures. Fresh interior is grey matrix with orange rust throughout. Some areas of black matrix and some large (up to 1.5mm) round inclusions visible. Small (less than 0.5 mm) black inclusions and metal throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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