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Iron Meteorite
Meteoritic Iron (Fe-Ni alloy)
AI-generated identification · may be incorrectHardness 4-5 on Mohs scale, metallic gray to dark brown color, metallic luster, cubic crystal structure at atomic level, high density and heavy weight.
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Physical properties
Hardness 4-5 on Mohs scale, metallic gray to dark brown color, metallic luster, cubic crystal structure at atomic level, high density and heavy weight.
Formation & geological history
Formed in the cores of differentiated asteroids during the early formation of the solar system over 4.5 billion years ago.
Uses & applications
Used primarily in scientific research, educational displays, and as highly prized specimens for meteorite collectors.
Geological facts
Iron meteorites represent the core material of ancient planetesimals that were shattered by impacts in the asteroid belt.
Field identification & locations
Identify by magnetic attraction, high density compared to terrestrial rocks, and possible fusion crust or Widmanstätten patterns when etched.
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