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Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
Weight:
42.469 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
1991
Notes:
# NASA data for PAT 91504 Weathering: B Fracturing: B Pairing: PAT 91503 Fa: 25 mol % Fs: 21 mol %
This polished rounded specimen has thin shiny remnant fusion crust covering about 40% of the exterior. There are some exterior fractures, causing the specimen to exfoliate while attempting to cleave it. The interior is dark gray to black, fine-grained, and has abundant metal. Several <1 mm white rusty inclusions were observed.
Record Last Modified:
16 Oct 2024
Specimen Count:
1
USNM Number:
USNM 7088
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Data Source:
NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3855a3678-ea87-41c1-8a99-ded6c1df87f7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_1032069