Classification: CM2 Carbonaceous Chondrite

On September 20, 1950, after a brilliant fireball was seen in the neighboring state of Illinois, the Murray meteoroid exploded at a high altitude and after a number of sonic booms were heard, several pieces of the meteorite were recovered some 15 kilometers east of Murray, Kentucky. The largest recovered fragment (3.4 kg) created a small 15 cm deep crater. Murray is the second largest of the 15 recovered CM (Mighei-like) Carbonaceous Chondrite falls (Total Mass - 12.6 kg). Over 400 CM stones have been recovered, but most of them are quite small. The five largest CM meteorites are all witnessed falls. A half-century ago amino acids and other complex organic compounds were found in several extant CM2 meteorites. In the past two decades, interest in CM2 meteorites has quickened as tiny diamonds, corundum and other minerals appear to contain trapped gases which predate the beginnings of the solar nebula.

Murray and other carbonaceous chondrites share similar oxygen isotope ratios and have nearly solar Mg/Si ratios. In addition, the members of the CM chemical group are distinguished by small chondrules and inclusions, abundant fine-grained matrix (~70 vol%), and abundant hydrated minerals. The CM2 type meteorites are further characterized by their Ni-bearing sulfides.

Continuing concerns with Murray and other CM2 meteorites include: (1) Can we determine positively whether the hydrated minerals are preterrestrial? (2) Do exotic inclusions sample other bodies besides a putative CM parent body. (3) Do the minute particles/crystals of graphite, diamond, corundum, silicon carbide etc. tell us about the red giants, novae, and/or supernovae which supplied the heavier elements of the solar nebula.

The Meteoritical Society’s “Meteoritical Society Database” can lead interested parties to more information, references, and photographs.

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Mineral List

28 valid minerals.

Meteorite/Rock Types Recorded

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ⓘ CM2 chondrite meteorite

Detailed Mineral List:

ⓘ Aragonite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

LEE, Martin R., ELLEN, Rachael (2008) Aragonite in the Murray (CM2) carbonaceous chondrite: Implications for parent body compaction and aqueous alteration. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 43 (7) 1219-1231 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2008.tb01124.x

ⓘ Augite

Formula: (Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆

References:

Martin R. Lee & Richard C. Greenwood (1994). Alteration of calcium-and aluminium-rich inclusions in the Murray (CM2) carbonaceous chondrite. Meteoritics (ISSN 0026-1114), #29, no. 6, p. 780-790. (Dec 1994).

ⓘ Augite var. Fassaite

Formula: (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]

References:

ⓘ Barringerite

Formula: (Fe,Ni)₂P

References:

Nazarov, M. A.; Kurat, G.; Brandstaetter, F.; Ntaflos, T.; Chaussidon, M.; Hoppe, P. (2009) Phosphorus-bearing sulfides and their associations in CM chondrites. Petrology, 17 (2). 101-123 doi:10.1134/s0869591109020015

ⓘ Calcite

Formula: CaCO₃

References:

ⓘ 'Chlorite Group'

References:

Brearley, A. J. & Jones, R. H. (1998): Chondritic Meteorites. In: Planetary Materials (Papike, J. J., Editor): Chapter 3, 398 pages. Mineralogical Society of America: Washington, DC, USA. (1998).

ⓘ Chromite

Formula: Fe²⁺Cr³⁺₂O₄

References:

Ramdohr, Paul (1972) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. De Gruyter. doi:10.1515/9783112651025

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ 'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'

References:

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ Corundum

Formula: Al₂O₃

References:

Zinner, Ernst, Amari, Sachiko, Guinness, Robert, Nguyen, Ann, Stadermann, Frank J., Walker, Robert M., Lewis, Roy S. (2003) Presolar spinel grains from the Murray and Murchison carbonaceous chondrites. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 67 (24) 5083-5095 doi:10.1016/s0016-7037(03)00261-8

ⓘ Cronstedtite

Formula: Fe²⁺₂Fe³⁺((Si,Fe³⁺)₂O₅)(OH)₄

References:

Theodore E Bunch & S. Chang (1980) Carbonaceous chondrites--II. Carbonaceous chondrite phyllosilicates and light element geochemistry as indicators of parent body processes and surface conditions. Geochim. Cosmochim. Acta 44, 1543-1578.

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ Daubréelite

Formula: Fe²⁺Cr³⁺₂S₄

References:

Ramdohr, Paul (1972) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. De Gruyter. doi:10.1515/9783112651025

ⓘ Diamond

Formula: C

Description: Includes very occasional pre-solar diamonds

References:

Huss, Gary R., Meshik, Alex P., Smith, Julie B., Hohenberg, C.M. (2003) Presolar diamond, silicon carbide, and graphite in carbonaceous chondrites: implications for thermal processing in the solar nebula. Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, 67 (24) 4823-4848 doi:10.1016/j.gca.2003.07.019

ⓘ Diopside

Formula: CaMgSi₂O₆

References:

Ma, C., Simon, S. B., Rossman, G. R., Grossman, L. (2009) Calcium Tschermak's pyroxene, CaAlAlSiO6, from the Allende and Murray meteorites: EBSD and micro-Raman characterizations. American Mineralogist, 94 (10) 1483-1486 doi:10.2138/am.2009.3231

ⓘ Enstatite

Formula: Mg₂Si₂O₆

References:

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ Eskolaite

Formula: Cr₂O₃

References:

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ 'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'

References:

Macdougall, J.D., Kothari, B.K. (1976) Formation chronology for C2 meteorites. Earth and Planetary Science Letters, 33 (1) 36-44 doi:10.1016/0012-821x(76)90155-2

ⓘ Forsterite

Formula: Mg₂SiO₄

References:

Martin R. Lee & Richard C. Greenwood (1994). Alteration of calcium- and aluminum-rich inclusions in the Murray (CM2) carbonaceous chondrite. Meteoritics 29, #6, 780-790.

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ Graphite

Formula: C

References:

ⓘ Hibonite

Formula: CaAl₁₂O₁₉

References:

Phinney, D., MacDougall, J. D., & Whitehead, B. (1979). Magnesium Isotopes in Hibonite-Bearing Inclusions from CM Meteorites (Abstract). LUNAR AND PLANETARY SCIENCE X, P. 975-977.

ⓘ Mackinawite

Formula: FeS

References:

Ramdohr, Paul (1972) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. De Gruyter. doi:10.1515/9783112651025

ⓘ Magnetite

Formula: Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄

References:

Ramdohr, Paul (1972) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. De Gruyter. doi:10.1515/9783112651025

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ Native Iron

Formula: Fe

References:

Ramdohr, Paul (1972) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. De Gruyter. doi:10.1515/9783112651025

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ Native Iron var. Kamacite

Formula: (Fe,Ni)

References:

Ramdohr, Paul (1972) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. De Gruyter. doi:10.1515/9783112651025

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ Paragonite

Formula: NaAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂

References:

ⓘ Pentlandite

Formula: (Ni_xFe_y)_Σ9S₈

References:

Ramdohr, Paul (1972) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. De Gruyter. doi:10.1515/9783112651025

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ Perovskite

Formula: CaTiO₃

References:

ⓘ 'Pyroxene Group'

Formula: ADSi₂O₆

Description: Found in spinel-pyroxene inclusions

References:

Brearley, A. J. & Jones, R. H. (1998): Chondritic Meteorites. In: Planetary Materials (Papike, J. J., Editor): Chapter 3, 398 pages. Mineralogical Society of America: Washington, DC, USA. (1998).

ⓘ Pyrrhotite

Formula: Fe_1-xS

References:

Emma S. Bullock, Kevin D. McKeegan, Matthieu Gounelle, Monica M. Grady & Sara S. Russell (2010 ). Sulfur isotopic composition of Fe-Ni sulfide grains in CI and CM carbonaceous chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science 45, #5, 885–898. (May 2010).

ⓘ Schreibersite

Formula: (Fe,Ni)₃P

References:

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ 'Serpentine Subgroup'

Formula: D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄

References:

Brian Harold Mason (1962). Meteorites. John Wiley and Sons, Inc.: New York and London. 274 pages.

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ 'Smectite Group'

Formula: A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O

References:

Zolensky, M. E., Barrett, R. A., Kloeck, W., & Gooding, J. L. (1990). Abstracts of the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, vol. 21, pp. 1383-1384. (1990)

ⓘ Spinel

Formula: MgAl₂O₄

Description: Including a few pre-solar grains

References:

Phinney, D., MacDougall, J. D., & Whitehead, B. (1979). Magnesium Isotopes in Hibonite-Bearing Inclusions from CM Meteorites (Abstract). LUNAR AND PLANETARY SCIENCE X, P. 975-977.

ⓘ Taenite

Formula: (Fe,Ni)

References:

Ramdohr, Paul (1972) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. De Gruyter. doi:10.1515/9783112651025

ⓘ Tochilinite

Formula: Fe²⁺_5-6(Mg,Fe²⁺)₅S₆(OH)₁₀

References:

Zolensky, M. E., Barrett, R. A., Kloeck, W., & Gooding, J. L. (1990). Abstracts of the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, vol. 21, pp. 1383-1384. (1990)

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ Troilite

Formula: FeS

References:

Ramdohr, Paul (1972) The Opaque Minerals in Stony Meteorites. De Gruyter. doi:10.1515/9783112651025

PALMER, Eric E., LAURETTA, Dante S. (2011) Aqueous alteration of kamacite in CM chondrites. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 46 (10) 1587-1607 doi:10.1111/j.1945-5100.2011.01251.x

ⓘ Tschermakite

Formula: ◻(Ca₂)(Mg₃Al₂)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)(OH)₂

References:

Gallery:

List of minerals arranged by Strunz 10th Edition classification

Group 1 - Elements
ⓘ	Native Iron	1.AE.05	Fe
ⓘ	var. Kamacite	1.AE.05	(Fe,Ni)
ⓘ	Taenite	1.AE.10	(Fe,Ni)
ⓘ	Schreibersite	1.BD.05	(Fe,Ni)₃P
ⓘ	Barringerite	1.BD.10	(Fe,Ni)₂P
ⓘ	Graphite	1.CB.05a	C
ⓘ	Diamond	1.CB.10a	C
Group 2 - Sulphides and Sulfosalts
ⓘ	Pentlandite	2.BB.15	(Ni_xFe_y)_Σ9S₈
ⓘ	Pyrrhotite	2.CC.10	Fe_1-xS
ⓘ	Troilite	2.CC.10	FeS
ⓘ	Mackinawite	2.CC.25	FeS
ⓘ	Daubréelite	2.DA.05	Fe²⁺Cr³⁺₂S₄
ⓘ	Tochilinite	2.FD.35	Fe²⁺_5-6(Mg,Fe²⁺)₅S₆(OH)₁₀
Group 4 - Oxides and Hydroxides
ⓘ	Chromite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Cr³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Magnetite	4.BB.05	Fe²⁺Fe³⁺₂O₄
ⓘ	Spinel	4.BB.05	MgAl₂O₄
ⓘ	Corundum	4.CB.05	Al₂O₃
ⓘ	Eskolaite	4.CB.05	Cr₂O₃
ⓘ	Perovskite	4.CC.30	CaTiO₃
ⓘ	Hibonite	4.CC.45	CaAl₁₂O₁₉
Group 5 - Nitrates and Carbonates
ⓘ	Calcite	5.AB.05	CaCO₃
ⓘ	Aragonite	5.AB.15	CaCO₃
Group 9 - Silicates
ⓘ	Forsterite	9.AC.05	Mg₂SiO₄
ⓘ	Enstatite	9.DA.05	Mg₂Si₂O₆
ⓘ	Augite	9.DA.15	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
ⓘ	Diopside	9.DA.15	CaMgSi₂O₆
ⓘ	Augite var. Fassaite	9.DA.15	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]
ⓘ	Tschermakite	9.DE.10	◻(Ca₂)(Mg₃Al₂)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Paragonite	9.EC.15	NaAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
ⓘ	Cronstedtite	9.ED.15	Fe²⁺₂Fe³⁺((Si,Fe³⁺)₂O₅)(OH)₄
Unclassified
ⓘ	'Chlorite Group'	-
ⓘ	'Clinopyroxene Subgroup'	-
ⓘ	'Fayalite-Forsterite Series'	-
ⓘ	'Pyroxene Group'	-	ADSi₂O₆
ⓘ	'Smectite Group'	-	A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O
ⓘ	'Serpentine Subgroup'	-	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄

List of minerals for each chemical element

H	Hydrogen
H	ⓘ Cronstedtite	Fe₂²⁺Fe³⁺((Si,Fe³⁺)₂O₅)(OH)₄
H	ⓘ Paragonite	NaAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Tochilinite	Fe²⁺_5-6(Mg,Fe²⁺)₅S₆(OH)₁₀
H	ⓘ Tschermakite	◻(Ca₂)(Mg₃Al₂)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)(OH)₂
H	ⓘ Smectite Group	A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O
H	ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄
C	Carbon
C	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
C	ⓘ Diamond	C
C	ⓘ Graphite	C
O	Oxygen
O	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
O	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
O	ⓘ Chromite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Corundum	Al₂O₃
O	ⓘ Cronstedtite	Fe₂²⁺Fe³⁺((Si,Fe³⁺)₂O₅)(OH)₄
O	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Enstatite	Mg₂Si₂O₆
O	ⓘ Eskolaite	Cr₂O₃
O	ⓘ Forsterite	Mg₂SiO₄
O	ⓘ Hibonite	CaAl₁₂O₁₉
O	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
O	ⓘ Paragonite	NaAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Perovskite	CaTiO₃
O	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
O	ⓘ Tochilinite	Fe²⁺_5-6(Mg,Fe²⁺)₅S₆(OH)₁₀
O	ⓘ Tschermakite	◻(Ca₂)(Mg₃Al₂)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)(OH)₂
O	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
O	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
O	ⓘ Augite var. Fassaite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]
O	ⓘ Smectite Group	A_0.3D_2-3[T₄O₁₀]Z₂ · nH₂O
O	ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄
Na	Sodium
Na	ⓘ Paragonite	NaAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Na	ⓘ Augite var. Fassaite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]
Mg	Magnesium
Mg	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Mg	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Mg	ⓘ Enstatite	Mg₂Si₂O₆
Mg	ⓘ Forsterite	Mg₂SiO₄
Mg	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
Mg	ⓘ Tochilinite	Fe²⁺_5-6(Mg,Fe²⁺)₅S₆(OH)₁₀
Mg	ⓘ Tschermakite	◻(Ca₂)(Mg₃Al₂)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)(OH)₂
Mg	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Mg	ⓘ Augite var. Fassaite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]
Al	Aluminium
Al	ⓘ Corundum	Al₂O₃
Al	ⓘ Hibonite	CaAl₁₂O₁₉
Al	ⓘ Paragonite	NaAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Spinel	MgAl₂O₄
Al	ⓘ Tschermakite	◻(Ca₂)(Mg₃Al₂)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)(OH)₂
Al	ⓘ Augite var. Fassaite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]
Si	Silicon
Si	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Cronstedtite	Fe₂²⁺Fe³⁺((Si,Fe³⁺)₂O₅)(OH)₄
Si	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Enstatite	Mg₂Si₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Forsterite	Mg₂SiO₄
Si	ⓘ Paragonite	NaAl₂(AlSi₃O₁₀)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Tschermakite	◻(Ca₂)(Mg₃Al₂)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)(OH)₂
Si	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Si	ⓘ Pyroxene Group	ADSi₂O₆
Si	ⓘ Augite var. Fassaite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]
Si	ⓘ Serpentine Subgroup	D₃[Si₂O₅](OH)₄
P	Phosphorus
P	ⓘ Barringerite	(Fe,Ni)₂P
P	ⓘ Schreibersite	(Fe,Ni)₃P
S	Sulfur
S	ⓘ Daubréelite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺S₄
S	ⓘ Mackinawite	FeS
S	ⓘ Pentlandite	(Ni_xFe_y)_Σ9S₈
S	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
S	ⓘ Tochilinite	Fe²⁺_5-6(Mg,Fe²⁺)₅S₆(OH)₁₀
S	ⓘ Troilite	FeS
Ca	Calcium
Ca	ⓘ Aragonite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Calcite	CaCO₃
Ca	ⓘ Diopside	CaMgSi₂O₆
Ca	ⓘ Hibonite	CaAl₁₂O₁₉
Ca	ⓘ Perovskite	CaTiO₃
Ca	ⓘ Tschermakite	◻(Ca₂)(Mg₃Al₂)(Al₂Si₆O₂₂)(OH)₂
Ca	ⓘ Augite var. Fassaite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]
Ti	Titanium
Ti	ⓘ Perovskite	CaTiO₃
Ti	ⓘ Augite var. Fassaite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]
Cr	Chromium
Cr	ⓘ Chromite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺O₄
Cr	ⓘ Daubréelite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺S₄
Cr	ⓘ Eskolaite	Cr₂O₃
Fe	Iron
Fe	ⓘ Augite	(Ca_xMg_yFe_z)(Mg_y1Fe_z1)Si₂O₆
Fe	ⓘ Barringerite	(Fe,Ni)₂P
Fe	ⓘ Chromite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Cronstedtite	Fe₂²⁺Fe³⁺((Si,Fe³⁺)₂O₅)(OH)₄
Fe	ⓘ Daubréelite	Fe²⁺Cr₂³⁺S₄
Fe	ⓘ Native Iron	Fe
Fe	ⓘ Native Iron var. Kamacite	(Fe,Ni)
Fe	ⓘ Mackinawite	FeS
Fe	ⓘ Magnetite	Fe²⁺Fe₂³⁺O₄
Fe	ⓘ Pentlandite	(Ni_xFe_y)_Σ9S₈
Fe	ⓘ Pyrrhotite	Fe_1-xS
Fe	ⓘ Schreibersite	(Fe,Ni)₃P
Fe	ⓘ Taenite	(Fe,Ni)
Fe	ⓘ Tochilinite	Fe²⁺_5-6(Mg,Fe²⁺)₅S₆(OH)₁₀
Fe	ⓘ Troilite	FeS
Fe	ⓘ Fayalite-Forsterite Series
Fe	ⓘ Augite var. Fassaite	(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe²⁺,Al,Fe³⁺,Ti)[(Si,Al)₂O₆]
Ni	Nickel
Ni	ⓘ Barringerite	(Fe,Ni)₂P
Ni	ⓘ Native Iron var. Kamacite	(Fe,Ni)
Ni	ⓘ Pentlandite	(Ni_xFe_y)_Σ9S₈
Ni	ⓘ Schreibersite	(Fe,Ni)₃P
Ni	ⓘ Taenite	(Fe,Ni)

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References

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