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Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
Weight:
566.13 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
1982
Notes:
# NASA data for EET 82605 Weathering: B Fracturing: A Pairing: EET 82605 Fa: 25 mol % Fs: 21 mol % ²⁶Al: 55 ± 4.8 dpm/kg
EET 82605 is an angular shaped stone, mostly covered with black fusion crust or remnant fusion crust. Chipping revealed a discontinuous weathering rind that ranges in thickness from 1.7 to 2 cm thick. The fresher interior is light in color with oxidation scattered throughout. Several inclusions were noted.
Record Last Modified:
16 Oct 2024
Specimen Count:
1
USNM Number:
USNM 6533
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Data Source:
NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3f888ee4b-abe2-4388-8aee-c866ae98895e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_1023429