Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18332 |
Newsletter | 46,2 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25429 |
Dimensions (cm) | 3.2 x 3.0 x 2.4 |
Weight (g) | 29.88 |
Original Classification | H6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 20;Ferrosilite (mol%): 16 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A/B | |
Macroscopic Description - Kellye Pando | |
Entire exterior is covered with shiny very dark brown/black varnish. There are some iridescent weathering spots, orange rust, pitting, and a few fractures. Interior matrix is dark brown with a few areas of grey matrix visible. Metal and orange rust are visible throughout. There are grey and dark grey/black inclusions that are less than 0.5 mm in size visible. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description published. |
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