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42,2 |
Location |
Miller Range |
Field Number |
24199 |
Dimensions (cm) |
1.6 x 1.2 x 0.6 |
Weight (g) |
2.02 |
Original Classification |
Mesosiderite |
Ferrosilite (mol%): 23-57 |
B/C |
A/B |
50% of the exterior surface has black/brown fusion crust with oxidation and rust. The exposed areas are weathered brown with some inclusions/chondrules visible. The interior is a rusty brown with metal and some minor areas of darker matrix are visible |
This section contains mineral fragments and polymineralic clasts composed of pyroxene and feldspar grains up to 2 mm. Abundant sulfide and rarer metal are present in the matrix. Pyroxene compositions are mostly Fs23-57Wo2-4, with two analyses of Fs30Wo40. Feldspars are An88-91Or0.4. Fe/Mn is ~32. The meteorite is likely a clast from a mesosiderite but does not appear to be paired with MIL 15058. |