DaG 1040

Dar al Gani 1040 is an odd CV3.  It has a light colored matrixThe material of a meteorite that fills the spaces between chondrulesSmall round and oval structures of crystal grains found in most chondrite type meteorites. and inclusions. It is made of much smaller mineral particles than the chondrulesSmall round and oval structures of crystal grains found in most chondrite type meteorites. and inclusions themselves. and light colored chondrules.  In the hand a fresh slice sparkles with metal in the chondrules and the chondrules stand proud of the matrixThe material of a meteorite that fills the spaces between chondrules and inclusions. It is made of much smaller mineral particles than the chondrules and inclusions themselves..  It seems the matrix is friable and sheds a little during cutting.  In thin section it is rich with features.

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