Layer
Name
unshocked Murchison matrix fragments
Type of layer
grains
Thickness
10.0  ± 5.0  μm
Texture
individual grains
Type of porosity
porous
Comments
individual matrix fragments of diameter of ~ 50 µm manually selected under binocular and pressed between two diamonds windows
Formation mode
pressing grains
Temperature
22.0  ± 2.0  C
Pressure
0.0  None
Comments
fragments pressed between two diamonds windows with a mechanical press
Number
1
Arrangement
heterogeneous mixing
Materials
  Name Arrangement Mass (g) Mass fraction Abundance comments
matrix fragments from unshocked Murchison 1.0