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Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
Weight:
145.9 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
2016
Notes:
# NASA data for EET 16024 Weathering: B/C Fracturing: A Fa: 20 mol % Fs: 18 mol % Magnetic Susceptibility: 5.18
Very dark brown-black fusion crust that exhibits some fracturing, some pitting, and a large amount of iridescent weathering spots covers about 50% of the exterior. Exposed surfaces are heavily rusted to a dark orange-brown with some large, round, light grey-brown inclusions visible. Fresh interior is grey matrix rusted to a dark orange color with metal inclusions throughout.
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:/65665/314f1c7cb-0987-4cd6-927a-e971934df064
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_17175881