Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 19246 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24216 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.5 x 1.9 x 1.8 |
Weight (g) | 12.63 |
Original Classification | H6 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
90% of the exterior exhibits what is possibly fusion crust. The entire exterior is covered with a shiny brown varnish with yellow/orange rust and pits. Fresh interior shows a matrix that is rusted to a dark brown with some areas of a lighter orange/brown and some areas of a darker black color. Metal is visible throughout. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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