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Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
Weight:
234.55 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
2016
Notes:
# NASA data for EET 16005 Weathering: A/B Fracturing: B Fa: 25 mol % Fs: 21 mol % Magnetic Susceptibility: 4.75
95% of exterior is covered with a very dark brown possible fusion crust that is rough and fractured and covered with iridescent rust halos. Exposed area is grey matrix that is weathered to a dark orange-brown color. Fresh interior is light grey matrix with dark grey and black inclusions (<0.5mm). There are orange rust spots that are mostly located near exterior edges and along fracture lines.
Record Last Modified:
30 Jul 2024
Specimen Count:
1
USNM Number:
USNM 7993
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Data Source:
NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/3e6b220f2-b6b3-46d2-867c-50395664bbeb
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_17175852