LL7 - Dar al Gani 1022
Found 2001 April 25 Ordinary chondrite (LL7) A meteorite of 33.6 g was found in the Dar al Gani region. Classification and mineralogy (S. Afanasiev, M. Nazarov, Vernad): the meteorite shows an equigranular texture; rare chondrule relics are present; plagioclase grain size up to 200 µm. Mineral phases have homogeneous chemical composition: olivine, Fa29.6; orthopyroxene, Fs25.0Wo2.42 is Ca-rich (1.2 wt. % CaO); plagioclase, An11.2Or3.6; metal is commonly oxidized and contains up to 45 wt. % Ni and 2 wt. % Co; chromite and troilite are present; shock stage S2; weathering grade W3. Specimens: type specimen, 7 g, and one thin section, Vernad; main mass with anonymous owner |
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