Meteorite NWA 12332 - Unequilib. Chondrite - LL3 (Estimated 3. 15 Subtype)
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NWA 12332 NWA 12332Found 2018ChondriteLL3Specimen is a 1.23g endcutCOMBINED SHIPPING : 5$ per package The mean and standard deviation for Cr2O3 contents of ferroan olivine occurring as rims and as matrix grains (Cr2O3=0.26±0.15wt%) indicate a subtype of 3.15 based on the method of Grossman and Brearley (2005, Figure 15a) - See Diagram along the specimen pictures Northwest Africa 12332Basic informationName: Northwest Africa 12332...
This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.
Abbreviation: NWA 12332
Observed fall: No
Year found: 2018
Country: (Northwest Africa)
Mass: 203 g
Classification
history:Recommended: LL3
Comments:Approved 12 Apr 2019WriteupWriteup from MB 108:
Northwest Africa 12332 (NWA 12332)(Northwest Africa)Purchased: March 2018Classification: Ordinary chondrite (LL3)Physical characteristics: Eleven stones from 2 to 107 g.Petrography: Chondrite with well defined chondrules set in a fine grain matrix. Matrix 28 vol% from point counting (n=336). Average apparent chondrule size 710±420 μm (n=40). Strong weathering.Geochemistry: Olivine Fa10.3±6.1, PMD=51%, range Fa1.9-21.4, Cr2O3=0.26±0.15wt%, n=10. Low-ca pyroxene Fs10.3±4.9Wo1.86±2.0, range Fs8.9-21.7Wo0.4-5.3 (n=4)Classification: Ordinary chondrite, LL3. LL group from magnetic susceptibility.Specimens: 20.96 g and a polished section at CEREGE. Main mass with KuntzData from:
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Line 0:Place of purchase:ZagoraDate:P March 2018Mass (g):203.4Pieces:11Class:LL3Weathering grade:W1Fayalite (mol%):10.3±6.1 (n=10)Ferrosilite (mol%):10.3±4.9 (n=4)Wollastonite (mol%):1.9±2.0Magnetic suscept.:3.22Classifier:L.K. Ruggiu and J. Gattacceca, CEREGEType spec mass (g):20.96Type spec location:CEREGEMain mass:Fabien KuntzComments:Work name K375; submitted by Lisa Krämer RuggiuInstitutions
and collectionsCEREGE: CEREGE BP 80 Avenue Philibert, Technopole de l'Arbois 13545 Aix-en-Provence Cedex 4 France, France (institutional address; updated 29 Oct 2018)
Kuntz: Fabien Kuntz, France; Website (private address) Check out my other items!WE COMBINE SHIPPING Payment and ShippingI combine shipping, means you will pay only one time the S&H fees regardless the quantity in the package. Usualy you will pay a total of 2$ for all your items put together in one, or two packages.I accept Paypal or bank to bank transfer.If you have any question, please contact me.
