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4x/0.25, breccia, lodranite, northwest africa, polarized, scope2, Tucsen C30 3MP sCMOS, zerene stacker

NWA 8251 Meteorite Thin Section

NWA 8251 Meteorite Thin Section

NWA 8251 Meteorite Thin Section

NWA 8251 Meteorite fragments contain brilliant green clinopyroxene crystals, which have earned it the nickname “Green-Eyed” Lodranite. This lodranite breccia creates a uniquely beautiful cross polarized thin section. The wide size, texture, color, and features of the individual grains which compose the breccia make this one of my absolute favorite thin sections to explore. Picture of the original fragment.

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4x/0.25, carbonaceous, chondrite, northwest africa, polarized, scope2, Tucsen C30 3MP sCMOS, zerene stacker

NWA 7317 Meteorite Thin Section

NWA 7317 Meteorite Thin Section

NWA 7317 Meteorite Thin Section

This interesting and colorful thin section of NWA 7317 in cross polarized light reveals many relic chondrules scattered throughout a poikiloblastic textured medium. More information and pictures at Meteorite Studies.

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4x/0.25, acapulcoite, achondrite, northwest africa, polarized, scope2, Tucsen C30 3MP sCMOS, zerene stacker

NWA 2871 Meteorite Thin Section

NWA 2871 Meteorite Thin Section

NWA 2871 Meteorite Thin Section

NWA 2871 Meteorite, classification – acapulcoite. Cross polarized light brings out a wide spectrum of coloration and geometric forms. The thin section has numerous interesting spots which interrupt the otherwise uniform colored textures. More information at Meteorite Studies.

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