Sample Petrographic Description
Sample Number | DOM 18443 |
Newsletter | 47,1 |
Location | Dominion Range |
Field Number | 25242 |
Dimensions (cm) | 1.75 x 1.0 x 0.75 |
Weight (g) | 1.77 |
Original Classification | L6 Chondrite |
Mineral Composition (%Fa & %Fs) | |
Fayalite (mol%): 24;Ferrosilite (mol%): 21 | |
Weathering | |
B | |
Fracturing | |
A | |
Macroscopic Description - Leslie Young | |
There is 98% black fusion crust with dark red oxidation present. There is pitting across the surface, with a small area of exposed matrix that is tan/light grey in color. The exterior also has small white evaporites. The matrix is light grey in color with dark grey/black inclusions. There is heavy oxidation that is red/brown in color. There are very small white inclusions on exposed matrix. | |
Thin Section Description - | |
No description provided. |
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