Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | LAR 06673 |
Newsletter | 32,2 |
Location | Larkman Nunatak |
Field Number | 19542 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.0 x 3.0 x 2.0 |
Weight (g) | 35.55 |
Original Classification | LL5 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 28;Ferrosilite (mol%): 23 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kathleen McBride | |
50% of the exterior is covered with dull brown and black fusion crust with polygonal fractures. The interior is gray matrix with a moderate metal content and an oxidation rind. Gray chondrules and light tan inclusions are visible. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published |
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