General Information:
Chemical Formula:
(Fe,Ni)23C6
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 1,365.08 gm)
Iron 81.82 % Fe
Nickel 12.90 % Ni
Carbon 5.28 % C
Empirical Formula:
Fe0+20Ni3C6
Environment:
Minor accessory mineral.
IMA Status:
Approved IMA 1972
Locality:
Iron meteorites.
Name Origin:
Named for Howard J. Axon (1924-1992), English metallurgist.
Physical Properties:
Color:
tin white.
Density:
7.7
Diaphaniety:
Opaque
Habits:
Microscopic Crystals - Crystals visible only with microscopes., ,
Hardness:
5.5-6 - Knife Blade-Orthoclase
Luster:
Metallic
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