Murchison Meteorite: X-ray CT Scans of Three Chips at 9.99 μm Resolution

1804 slices of X-ray CT scans capture the internal structure of three chips from the CM2 Murchison chondrite meteorite. The data was scanned on 13 May 2016 by The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility for researcher Romy Hanna. Voxel resolution is 9.99 micrometers in all three dimensions.

Use Cases

• Analyze the 3D internal structure and porosity of chondrite meteorites based on the high-resolution CT scans.
• Segment and classify mineral phases and inclusions within the meteorite samples based on X-ray attenuation data.
• Train or validate machine learning models for automated feature detection in geological CT imagery based on the provided slices.
• Conduct comparative petrology studies of carbonaceous chondrites based on the detailed scans of the Murchison specimen.

Strengths

• High spatial resolution with a consistent voxel size of 9.99 micrometers in X, Y, and Z dimensions.
• Substantial volumetric data comprising 1804 individual CT slices.
• Clear provenance from a recognized facility (UTCT) with a specific scan date of 13 May 2016.

Limitations

• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for specific analytical needs.
• The dataset appears to be a static snapshot from 2016; freshness should be verified for contemporary applications.

Provenance

Source

The University of Texas High-Resolution X-ray CT Facility (UTCT)

Collection Method

X-ray CT scanning of physical meteorite chips.

Time Range

Scanned on 13 May 2016.

Freshness

Last updated 2024-03-18 08:40:55

Geography

Sample origin: Murchison meteorite (USNM 5487). Scanning location: University of Texas at Austin facility.