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Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
Weight:
0.206 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
1999
Notes:
# NASA data for GEO 99101 Weathering: A/B Fracturing: A/B Fa: 18 mol % Fs: 13-17 mol % NTL: 47 ± 1 krad
Brown/black fusion crust covers the exterior with oxidation halos and polygonal fractures. The exterior has a dull matte finish. The interior is a soft gray matrix with sub mm-sized charcoal gray chondrules. Metal grains and rust halos are visible.
Record Last Modified:
16 Oct 2024
Specimen Count:
1
USNM Number:
USNM 7623
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Data Source:
NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/36ade2f3e-1bc2-4fd9-be4f-9ec8ceb772ee
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_10607357