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Expedition:
Antarctic Search for Meteorites (ANSMET)  Search this
Weight:
19.48 g
Place:
Antarctica
Collection Date:
2015
Notes:
# NASA data for MIL 15238 Weathering: B/C Fracturing: A Fa: 25 mol % Magnetic Susceptibility: 5.06
40% of exterior is covered with a possible dark brown fusion crust with range and iridescent spots of weathering concentrated around some areas of pitting. Exposed surface is light brown with red rust and spots of orange rust throughout. Fresh interior is a grey matrix with dark grey, rounded inclusions (~1mm) as well as small metal inclusions and orange rust throughout.
Record Last Modified:
30 Jul 2024
Specimen Count:
1
USNM Number:
USNM 7996
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Data Source:
NMNH - Mineral Sciences Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/37341d10c-991a-440b-9d5d-9a2a93fe13e4
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhmineralsciences_17176433