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Lonewolf Nunataks 94102
Basic information Name: Lonewolf Nunataks 94102
     This is an OFFICIAL meteorite name.
Abbreviation: LON 94102
Observed fall: No
Year found: 1994
Country: Antarctica [Collected by US Antarctic Search for Meteorites program (ANSMET)]
Mass:help 942 g
Classification
  history:
Antarctic Meteorite Newsletter:  AMN 18(2)  (1995)  C2
Meteoritical Bulletin:  MB 79  (1996)  C2
NHM Catalogue:  5th Edition  (2000)  C2
MetBase:  v. 7.1  (2006)  C2
Antarctic Meteorite Newsletter:  AMN 33(1)  (2010)  CM2
Recommended:  CM2    [explanation]

This is 1 of 636 approved meteorites classified as CM2.   [show all]
Search for other: Carbonaceous chondrites, Carbonaceous chondrites (type 2), CM chondrites, and CM-CO clan chondrites
Writeuphelp
Writeup from AMN 18(2):
Sample No.: LON94102
Location: Lonewolf Nunataks
Dimensions (cm):   ~10 x 10.5 x 4.5
Weight (g): 941.6
Meteorite Type: C2 Chondrite
    LON94102 sample

Macroscopic Description: Kathleen McBride
LON94102 consists of one large fragment and one small piece that do not fit together but are definitely pieces of the same carbonaceous chondrite. Approximately 5% of the dull, pitted fusion crust remains on this specimen. The exterior matrix is black and contains numerous small white angular inclusions. Small areas have oxidized to a red-brown color. Fractures that penetrate the interior are numerous. Slickenside-like features are visible on the surface. Evaporite deposit is present. The sample is friable and easily crumbled when trying to obtain a chip for thin sections.

Thin Section (,11) Description: Brian Mason
The section shows a few chondrules, up to 0.6 mm across, some irregular aggregates, and numerous small mineral grains in a black matrix. The mineral grains are almost entirely olivine, near Mg2SiO4 in composition, with a few iron-rich grains. A small amount of pyroxene, near MgSiO3 in composition, is present. The matrix consists largely of iron-rich serpentine. The meteorite is a C2 chondrite. It is very similar to LON94101, and the possibility of pairing should be considered.

Data from:
  MB79
  Table 2
  Line 484:
Mass (g):941.6
Class:C2
Weathering grade:Ce
Fayalite (mol%):1-41
Ferrosilite (mol%):1-3
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References: Published in Antarctic Meteorite Newsletter 18(2) (1995), JSC, Houston
Published in Meteoritical Bulletin, no. 79, MAPS 31, A161-A174 (1996)
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Geography:

Antarctica
Coordinates:
     Catalogue of Meteorites:   (81° 20'S, 152° 50'E)
     Recommended::   (81° 20'S, 152° 50'E)

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