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Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
Weight:
1 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
2012
Notes:
# NASA data for LAR 12227 Weathering: Ae Fracturing: A Magnetic Susceptibility: 3.85
Black fusion crus covers 98%; exposed surface dark brown; 2.5cm long white evaporite vein on fusion c rust. Minor amounts of orange rust on fusion crust. Interior has black groundmass with light gray spherical inclusions ranging from 1-5mm; some inclusions are angular. Minor amounts of range rust and metals throughout.
Record Last Modified:
27 Aug 2024
Specimen Count:
1
USNM Number:
USNM 8010
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Data Source:
NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/35da3e76a-963f-4884-9904-28b5d90b59be
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_16916188