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Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
Weight:
2199.5 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
1998
Notes:
# NASA data for GRA 98031 Weathering: C Fracturing: C Fa: 19 mol % Fs: 16 mol % NTL: 50 ± 1 krad
Thin patches of fusion crust (<5%) are present on the exterior surface. The meteorite is heavily fractured with rust colored, rough exterior. The mostly rusty interior has areas of matrix that are stained an ocher color. Chondrules are not visible in hand specimens.
Record Last Modified:
16 Oct 2024
Specimen Count:
1
USNM Number:
USNM 7315
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Data Source:
NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/39c924f5f-60f6-431b-b291-604905ef62c1
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_1375758