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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.