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Tirhert   contributed by Hanno Strufe, IMCA 4267   MetBul Link

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5.793 grams.   Eucrite-unbr

TKW 8 kg. Fall observed 9 July 2014, Guelmim-Es-Semara, Morocco.

The MetBul has this description:
Glassy black fusion crust with translucent patches revealing plagioclase grains beneath. Broken surface shows mm-size white plagioclase and honey brown pyroxene grains, also some scattered mm-size opaque grains. Friable.


Hanno writes:
A cut piece of Tirhert that was planned for thin section production.


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John Divelbiss
 7/21/2015 7:38:11 AM
nice slice Hanno. The gold-brown pyroxene color in Tirhert is unique to me for a fall or find, in addition it's fantastic high grade glassy crust.
Graham Macleod
 7/21/2015 3:18:05 AM
Stunning piece Hanno, a very pleasant matrix with a nice crusted edge. Well done
 

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