Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 19247 |
Newsletter | 46,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 24294 |
Dimensions (cm) | 2.4 x 1.8 x 1.2 |
Weight (g) | 9.42 |
Original Classification | H5 CHONDRITE |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 19;Ferrosilite (mol%): 17 | |
Weathering | |
B/C | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
85% 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. There are a few fractures present. 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 |
Antarctic Meteorite Images for Sample DOM 19247 | ||||
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