Skip to main content Smithsonian Institution

Catalog Data

Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
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.
Record Last Modified:
16 Oct 2024
Specimen Count:
1
See more items in:
Mineral Sciences
Meteorites
Inventory Collection
Data Source:
NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/39d679ece-67a2-412f-a7b5-b1b6a368999b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_10585609