[meteorite-list] protruding chondrules?

From: Darren Garrison <cynapse_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Mon Mar 21 13:24:58 2005
Message-ID: <7k6i31lfcke9f9nir1e5hmnd858qaij4qj_at_4ax.com>

On Tue, 15 Mar 2005 18:09:38 -0700, "Tom Knudson" <peregrineflier_at_npgcable.com> wrote:

> The neat thing is there are a number (about 10) of exposed chondrules
>protruding from the broken surface and a few holes where chondrules have
>fallen out. Is this common to see? Here is a few pics of the meteorite, the

On the flip side of protruding chondrules, take a look at this one. It is a tiny individual (only
10 grams) but it is literally COVERED with pits where chondrules have melted away. I've never seen
anything like that density of pits on any of my larger pieces. This thing must be wall-to-wall
chondrules inside.

http://webpages.charter.net/garrison6328/pits.jpg
Received on Thu 17 Mar 2005 12:54:40 AM PST