Cohenite

Formula(Fe,Ni,Co)3C

Reflected/transmitted colour: opaque, polished section creamy white

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Optical isotropy/anisotropy: biaxial, polished section weak anisotropic, but distinct

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Birefringence δ/bireflectance: polished section weak but distinct bireflectance

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