[meteorite-list] CAI

From: Matson, Robert <ROBERT.D.MATSON_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:54:02 2004
Message-ID: <AF564D2B9D91D411B9FE00508BF1C8698E59AF_at_US-Torrance.mail.saic.com>

Hi Michel,

> Please find a pict of the white clasts at
> http://www.caillou-noir.com/images/temp02005slice1.jpg

Hmmm. They don't look like stereotypical CAI's to my eye.
Missing the circular/concentric symmetry. As stated earlier,
it would be most unusual to find CAI's in a non-carbonaceous
chondrite. My guess is an aqueous weathering product. I've
seen similar spots in some of the Mojave desert meteorites
I've found.

Best,
Rob
Received on Sat 09 Feb 2002 03:46:02 PM PST