Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 19229 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 26623 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.5 x 1.3 x 1.0 |
Weight (g) | 2.41 |
Original Classification | L6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 25;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
B | |
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. There are also some white evaporites and large fractures that cut into the interior. Fresh interior is grey matrix that is rusted to an orange/brown color with darker black areas. Metal is visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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