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Agoult   contributed by Brian Cox, IMCA 6387   MetBul Link


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1.1 and 1.6 grams.   Eucrite

TKW 82 grams (reliable source says about 2 kilos in all). Fall not observed. Found March 2000, Morocco.

From the MetBul:
[B]roken surfaces show a homogeneous, sugary textured interior; many 120º contacts are present between grains;

   


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Brian Cox
 9/19/2019 5:40:05 PM		 I enjoyed sharing both slices here, the 1.1 and 1.6 gram slices. I've always been fond of the sugary, grainy type texture of Agoult.
Bernd Pauli
 9/19/2019 11:21:39 AM		 Agoult and NWA 4890 are two of my favorite eucrites! Agoult is less coarse-grained and its matrix more compact than NWA 4890. Thanks for sharing this eucritic beauty!
Dr. Mike Reynolds
 9/19/2019 8:54:34 AM		 Looks like a beautiful thin cut on the slice... Thanks for sharing with us, Brian!
 

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