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Taenite Mineral Data
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General Taenite Information
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 Chemical Formula: |
gamma-(Fe,Ni) |
| Composition: |
Molecular Weight = 56.42 gm |
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Iron 79.19 % Fe |
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Nickel 20.81 % Ni |
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100.00 % |
| Empirical Formula: |
Fe0+0.8Ni0.2 |
| Environment: |
Primarily found in meteorites. Resistant to acid etch where it stands out in patterns. |
| IMA Status: |
Valid Species (Pre-IMA) 1861 |
| Locality: |
Gorge River, South Island, New Zealand Link to MinDat.org Location Data. |
| Name Origin: |
Named from the Greek for "band" in allusion to the flattened form. |
| Name Pronunciation: |
Taenite  |
| Synonym: |
Antitaenite |
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Plessite - Taenite and Kamacite |
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