[meteorite-list] Classification of Chondrites

[Michael Murray]

Don't pay much attention to my guess but I say H5.  Few chondrules,  
evenly spread concentration of metal flakes.  If I read the chart  
provided in the Field Guide to Meteors and Meteorites correctly, bulk  
density for H5 should be about 3.4.  You could check that.
I have a question for you though...Can you see the metal flakes  
through the crust?  I found a small one that I think is similar.  I  
can se the flakes showing through on the outside that's why I'm asking.

Mike in CO
On Aug 17, 2010, at 4:29 PM, David Pensenstadler wrote:

> What timing.  I was just about to post some pics of an unclassified  
> NWA that I received from Dean Bessey some time ago and ask  
> listmembers if they could estimate the type.
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> So, check the links below and give me your estimate.  The piece is  
> about 1 3/4 inch x 1 inch.  Notice the large chondrule which is  
> about 4 mm in diameter.  The blue flakes are actually metal.  My  
> guess is H 4-5. (I won't even try to get it down to the tenths.)
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> I hope the photo quality is good enough to see the chondrules.
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