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Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
Weight:
3.994 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
1987
Notes:
# NASA data for EET 87860 Weathering: A/B Fracturing: A Fa: 28 mol %
This specimen is light gray and very fine-grained with three principal minerals: a mafic mineral, white plagioclase and sulfide (~5-10%). About 40% of the pebble is covered with fusion crust. No chondrules were visible.
Record Last Modified:
25 Jan 2024
Specimen Count:
1
USNM Number:
USNM 7728
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Data Source:
NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3c876c2df-ba2b-4eee-9af2-b2555dc1b800
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_13601379