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10.85Grams Certified Meteorite, Good Conserved. Ordinary Chondrite L6 S1 W1

SKU
BE 1115 - 7
Dimensions (mm)
38.700 x 26.300 x 4.200mm
Weight (cts)
54.250
Treatment
No Treatment
Type
Specimen
Colours

10.85Grams Certified Meteorite, Extremely Good Conserved. Ordinary Chondrite L6 S1 W1

After having obtained all the analytical data, and after carefully evaluated them, taking into account

The geological and meteorite standards mentioned in references, the analyzed sample is identified as L-chondrite meteorite, obtaining MgO/MnO ratios in this chemical group. Petrography: the sample shows chondritic texture of grey, dispersed matrix, pyroxene rich.
chondrules up to 0.7 (+-0.2), some isolated chondrules up to 2 mm were visible. Metallic phase occupies up to 8% volume. Troilite and opaque as accessory opaque phase.

For all these reasons, the analyzed sample for their characterization and analysis have yielded POSTIVE results in its compatibility for meteorites, being in this case, an ordinary chondrite, type L6

The sample shows chondritic texture of grey, dispersed matrix, pyroxene rich.

Chondrules up to 0.70, some isolated chondrules up to 2 mm were visible

Metallic phase occupies up to 8 % volume.

Troilite and opaque as accessory opaque phase

Analysis have yielded POSITIVE result in its compatibility for meteorites, being in this case, an ordinary chondrite, type L6 (based on XRF data, diameter of chondrules and Fe content) with a shock degree S1 (based on weak undulatory extinction in some crystals) and with a weathering degree W1 (based on low iron oxidation and no silicates alteration).

Copy Petrographic Analysis report included

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Overview

Listing Type : Standard
Product ID : 2308510
Starts : 9th November 2024 05:44 pm PST
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