About Schreibersite
An iron nickel phosphide found primarily in iron and stony-iron meteorites. It's associated with cosmic connection, transformation, and understanding universal energies.
Primary Hues
Tin-White, Silver-White, Tarnishes bronze-yellow or brown, (Extraterrestrial origin)
Geological & Scientific Details
Schreibersite is classified as a phosphide mineral meteorite mineral mineral which typically crystallizes in the tetragonal system. Its chemical formula is (Fe,Ni)3P. Common crystal habits include rarely in crystals, hoppered, plates, tablets, rods or needles.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphide mineral Meteorite mineral
- Chemical Formula: (Fe,Ni)3P
- IMA Symbol: Scb[1]
- Crystal System: Tetragonal
- Predominant Geological Color: Silver-white to tin-white, tarnishes brass-yellow or brown
- Crystal Habit: Rarely in crystals, hoppered, plates, tablets, rods or needles
- Cleavage: {001} perfect, {010} indistinct, {110} indistinct
- Luster: Brilliant metallic
- Streak: Dark gray
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Kamacite
- Taenite (iron-nickel alloys in meteorites)
- Troilite
- Graphite
- Cohenite
- Oldhamite (minerals found in meteorites)