Barringerite

Formula:  (Fe,Ni)2P

Origin of name:  For Daniel Barringer, American mining engineer

 

Crystal system:  Hexagonal

Crystal class:  -6m2

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Colour:  White, bluish

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Habit:  As micro grains forming bands

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Specific gravity:  6.92

Cleavage:  None

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Comments:  From a meteorite

 

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