Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 19241 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24246 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.2 x 2.2 x 1.7 |
Weight (g) | 14.56 |
Original Classification | H6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
The whole exterior of the rock is covered with a shiny brown varnish that has orange rust, some pitting one large fracture and some iridescent weathering spots. Fresh interior shows a matrix that is rusted to a dark brown with some areas of a lighter orange/brown color. Metal is visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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