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23,1 |
Location |
Queen Alexandra Range |
Field Number |
9514 |
Dimensions (cm) |
2.0 x 0.75 x 0.5 |
Weight (g) |
2.43 |
Original Classification |
CM2 Chondrite |
Fayalite (mol%): 1-32;Ferrosilite (mol%): 0-2 |
C |
B |
The exterior of this carbonaceous chondrite has brown/black fusion crust with evaporites and polygonal fractures. The interior is dull, black and soft. Inclusions are tiny light colored specks. |
The section consists dominantly of an Fe-rich serpentine with rare small (up to 0.5 mm) chondrules and scattered mineral grains. Olivine composition are Fa1-32, with most Fa1-2, and orthopyroxene is Fs0-2. The meteorite is a CM2 chondrite. It is much more heavily aqueously altered than QUE 97077 or QUE 97621. |