JaH 073 Found January 2001 in Jiddat al Harasis, Oman. It is classified as an ordinary chondrite L6 with a shock level of S4 and weathering Level of W 2-3.This micrograph was taken of a highly polished slice (No thin section) at a magnification of 700X. These spheres are an impact melt structure.

JaH 073 L6 Chondrite

JaH 073 Found January 2001 in Jiddat al Harasis, Oman. It is classified as an ordinary chondrite L6 with a shock level of S4 and weathering Level of W 2-3.

This micrograph was taken of a highly polished slice (No thin section) at a magnification of 700X. These spheres are an impact melt structure. For more images of this slice please see an article in my micrograph gallery at:

http://www.meteorite.com/meteorite-gallery/articles/jah_073/

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