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Meteorite - Taenite / Kamacite (Nantan)
Nantan, China
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Extraterrestrial
Combination
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| Origin Location |
Nantan, China |
| Description |
Nantan (Fe,Ni) meteorite found 1958 fell 1516. Consists of about 7% Nickel, this would be classified as the mineral Kamacite. |
| Luster |
Metallic |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
From Outer Space |
| Handling |
No special handling is required. |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Miniature |
| Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
| Dimensions |
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| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Taenite: (Ni,Fe)
nickel ide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
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Prehnite Halite Sphalerite / Galena Calcite Uralite (Actinolite ps. After Diopside) Calcite |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Fleischers Group(s):
iron
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