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8.8 gram part slice.   LL3-5

TKW 862 grams. Fall not observed. Purchased February 2013 from a Moroccan dealer at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show.


 


Cal writes:
From the MetBul:

1 of 11 with this classification.

Genomict breccia consisting of multiple related components: some large, well-formed, isolated chondrules, LL4 chondrite clasts, LL5 chondrite clasts, finely recrystallized LL7 chondrite clasts, black shock-darkened clasts, and scattered large grains (up to 3 mm) of troilite. Olivine, orthopyroxene, clinopyroxene, sodic plagioclase, altered kamacite, taenite, chromite and troilite.

Shock stage: S2. Weathering grade: W1.


 


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