Allabogdanite, Taenite

Allabogdanite : (Fe,Ni)₂P, Taenite : (Fe,Ni)

Locality: Onello meteorite, Bol'shoy Dolguchan River, Onello River basin, Aldan shield, Saha Republic (Sakha Republic; Yakutia), Eastern-Siberian Region, Russia

BSE image of allabogdanite lath with composition (Fe1.54Ni.50Co.03)2.08P0.92 into taenite matrix. According to Sergei Britvin data, all primary, unheated Fe2P in meteorites is represented by allobogdanite. Barringerites were determined by him only in heated (for obtaining trade appearance) meteorites. Part of the holotype. Pavel M. Kartashov collection and photo.

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Allabogdanite, Taenite

Allabogdanite : (Fe,Ni)2P, Taenite : (Fe,Ni)

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Allabogdanite : (Fe,Ni)₂P, Taenite : (Fe,Ni)