The classification of the Benares chondrite

Details The classification of the Benares chondrite The classification of the Benares chondrite

Mar 1986

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986metic..21..131m&link_type=abstract

Meteoritics (ISSN 0026-1114), vol. 21, March 31, 1986, p. 131, 132.

Computer Science

Chondrites, Chondrule, Meteoritic Composition, Classifications, Olivine, Pyroxenes, Meteorites, Ll6 Chondrites, Classification, Stony Meteorites, Benares, Ll4 Chondrites, Description, Characteristics, Samples, Meteorite, Chondrules, Matrix, Composition

Scientific paper

It is reported that the Benares meteorite is an LL4 chondrite, not LL6 as recorded in the literature. Some specimens labelled Benares are misidentified. Genuine Benares specimens, as noted in the original descriptions, have prominent slate-gray chondrules in a light gray matrix. Thin sections show a variety of chondrule types consisting of olivine and polysynthetically twinned low-Ca pyroxene. The olivine is essentially uniform in composition, Fa28; the pyroxene has variable composition, Fs12-24. This is characteristic for an LL4 chondrite. Care should be taken to identify genuine specimens.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

The classification of the Benares chondrite does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with The classification of the Benares chondrite, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and The classification of the Benares chondrite will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1285625