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NWA 8330   contributed by Anne Black, IMCA 2356   MetBul Link

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Photo by John Kashuba.  

What is a thin section?       What do all the colors mean?    
Thin section in cross-polarized light.   LL3

TKW 676 grams. Fall not observed. Purchased January 2014 in Morocco.

Anne writes:
Large, colorful chondrule. Classified by Alan Rubin as a LL3.


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John Divelbiss
 7/26/2015 5:06:07 PM
At first glance without anymore point of reference, the type is a possible radial chondrule... originating from the left end. The chondrule itself seems to haven igneous rind around it too.
Anne Black
 7/26/2015 1:07:38 PM
Thank you everybody, glad you like it. And thank you John! And yes Graham, you can keep a copy, I don't think John would mind. ;-)
Paul Swartz
 7/26/2015 12:48:39 PM
Thank you Anne for bringing John's beautiful photographs to us, and thank you John for your ever more fabulous work.
Wendy Swartz
 7/26/2015 9:29:43 AM
Outstanding photograph, John! I love the unique, feathery look. Thanks for sharing, Anne.
Ray Watts
 7/26/2015 8:27:38 AM
Kudos to John for some Excellent almost 3D photography , Im still scratching My head on what type of chondrule this is ?
gourgues denis
 7/26/2015 4:37:02 AM
...A beauty, Anne !!!!!!!!!!..
Graham Macleod
 7/26/2015 3:14:02 AM
Wow Anne, This is amazing! It looks like a Butterfly wing or a beautiful painting! A stunning chon rule that with your permission I would love to save a copy of? Cheers
Steve sutton
 7/26/2015 2:49:47 AM
Simply Beautiful!!!
 

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