Newsletter |
23,1 |
Location |
Queen Alexandra Range |
Field Number |
9034 |
Dimensions (cm) |
2.5 x 2.0 x 1.5 |
Weight (g) |
15.37 |
Original Classification |
L5 Chondrite |
Fayalite (mol%): 26;Ferrosilite (mol%): 22 |
B |
B/C |
40% of the exterior of this ordinary chondrite has brown/black fusion crust with oxidation halos and polygonal fractures. The interior is a dark gray matrix around large inclusions/chondrules. The inclusions are white to tan in color and range in size from 3-4 mm. |
This L5 chondrite (Fa26Fs22) is cross cut by an extensive network of shock melt veins which reach several mm in width. |