About Suessite
Iron silicide, found in some meteorites. It's associated with cosmic connection and grounding universal energies.
Primary Hues
Greyish-White, Metallic luster, (Extraterrestrial origin)
Geological & Scientific Details
Suessite is classified as a iron silicide mineral which typically crystallizes in the cubic system. Its chemical formula is Fe3Si. Common crystal habits include forms oval accumulations, polycrystalline aggregates.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Iron silicide
- Chemical Formula: Fe3Si
- IMA Symbol: Sss[1]
- Crystal System: Cubic
- Predominant Geological Color: Cream white in reflected light, Terrestrial is light gray with a yellow tint
- Crystal Habit: forms oval accumulations, polycrystalline aggregates
- Cleavage: None
Associated Minerals
- Kamacite
- Taenite
- Schreibersite
- Troilite
- Graphite
- Olivine (minerals found in meteorites, especially enstatite chondrites or some iron meteorites)