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18,2 |
Location |
Queen Alexandra Range |
Field Number |
8130 |
Dimensions (cm) |
1.5 x 1.0 x 0.9 |
Weight (g) |
1.81 |
Original Classification |
L3.5 Chondrite |
Fayalite (mol%): 1-21;Ferrosilite (mol%): 4-42 |
B |
A |
Rusty, pitted, black fusion crust covers 80% of the exterior of this meteorite. The dark gray interior has abundant rusty white inclusions. Some metal is present. |
The section shows numerous chondrules and chondrule fragments (up to 1.8 mm across) in a black matrix which contains small amounts of nickel-iron and troilite. Brown limonitic staining pervades the section. Microprobe analyses show a wide range of olivine and pyroxene compositions: olivine, Fa1-21, mean Fa14; pyroxene, Fs4-42. The meteorite is an L3 chondrite (estimated L3.5). |