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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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Found at the arrow (green or red) on the map below
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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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