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Location |
Elephant Moraine |
Field Number |
10655 |
Dimensions (cm) |
2.5 x 2.0 x 1.0 |
Weight (g) |
7.88 |
Original Classification |
EH4-5 Chondrite |
Updated Classification |
EH4/5 Chondrite |
Pairing |
EET 96135;
EET 96202;
EET 96217;
EET 96223;
EET 96299;
EET 96309;
EET 96341;
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Ferrosilite (mol%): 1-4 |
C |
A |
The exterior of this meteorite is dark in color with rust present. The interior is rusty with an oxidation rind visible. It has a fine grained texture. |
This section consists of an aggregate of small chondrules (most less than 0.5 mm), chondrule fragments and pyroxene grains with metal and troilite. Weathering is relatively minor. Enstatite is Fs0-4. One grain of free silica was analyzed and metal contains ~2.4 wt. % Si. The meteorite is an EH4-5 chondrite and may be paired with EET96135. |
Reclassified as EH4/5 Chondrite in AMN 31,1. |