| Newsletter |
38,2 |
| Location |
Larkman Nunatak |
| Field Number |
23171 |
| Dimensions (cm) |
4.0 x 2.5 x 1.6 |
| Weight (g) |
28.04 |
| Original Classification |
LL3.8 Chondrite |
| Fayalite (mol%): 12-34;Ferrosilite (mol%): 18-26 |
| Be |
| A |
| The exterior has black fusion crust with some evaporites. Exposed interior shows a gray matrix with weathered areas. The interior is a dark gray to black matrix with heavy oxidation. |
| The section exhibits numerous well-defined chondrules (up to 2 mm) in a matrix of fine-grained silicates, metal and troilite. Polysynthetically twinned pyroxene is abundant. The meteorite is modestly stained with hydrated iron oxides of terrestrial origin. Silicates are unequilibrated; olivines range from Fa12-34 and pyroxene is Fs18-26. The meteorite is an LL3 chondrite (estimated subtype 3.8). |
