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Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
Weight:
0.2 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
1987
Notes:
# NASA data for LEW 87004 Weathering: A Fracturing: A Fs: 31-56 mol % NTL: 4.3 ± 0.4 krad
This eucrite is ~90% covered by black shiny fusion crust. Flow lines occur on most surfaces. There are a few pitted areas where fusion crust is absent. The interior is gray with mm-sized white clasts, 1-2 mm dark gray inclusions, and minor oxidation.
Record Last Modified:
21 Sep 2023
Specimen Count:
1
USNM Number:
USNM 7628
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Data Source:
NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3ff5a7461-5ba8-4c98-8820-af8118287d38
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_10608000