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Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
Weight:
0.35 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
1980
Notes:
# NASA data for RKP 80248 Weathering: A/B Fracturing: A Pairing: RKP 80222 Fa: 27 mol % Fs: 23 mol % ²⁶Al: 39 ± 43* dpm/kg
Black fusion crust totally covers two surfaces and appears as patches on three. Areas not covered by fusion crust are light buff in color and contained clasts. The interior is white with angular dark blue-gray clasts up to 4 mm in diameter. Some oxidation is present. This specimen is paired with RKP 80222 and RKP 80238.
Record Last Modified:
16 Oct 2024
Specimen Count:
1
Other Numbers:
Original meteorite number : RKPA80248,8
USNM Number:
USNM 6540
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Data Source:
NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3f7a6129c-5488-4439-977d-a79420960b89
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_1023866