[meteorite-list] Gunlock (L3.2) Meteorite Macrochondrule

[bernd.pauli at paulinet.de]

Hi Paul and List,

PRINZ M. et al. (1988) Gunlock, a new type 3 ordinary chondrite
with a golfball-sized chondrule (Meteoritics 23-3, 1988, p. 297):

A large black (metal-free) mass was found on the edge of the sample,
with a beautifully curved contact with the chondrite host. It is rimmed
by a thin layer of metal-troilite. This represents about 1/3 of a huge
chondrule, most of which is missing. The radius is over 2 cm, and the
diameter is estimated by reconstruction to be about 5 cm. This object
is clearly droplet-shaped and is a macrochondrule.

Brrr, it's cold here in Germany!
- 4.8°C / 23.3°F

Bernd