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Weight:
209.847 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
1997
Notes:
# NASA data for QUE 97017 Weathering: Ae Fracturing: A Fa: 32 mol % Fs: 27 mol % NTL: 3.5 ± 0.4 krad
Exterior has brown black fusion crust with polygonal fractures and iridescent oxidation halos. 100% coverage of fusion crust. Rough, dull luster and evaporites are visible. Concrete-like interior with numerous chondrules and inclusions, mostly gray in color. Some metal grains are present and very minor rust is visible.