Information AboutKamacite |
| CATEGORIES ABOUT KAMACITE | |
| nickel minerals | |
| iron minerals | |
| meteorite minerals | |
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The name was coined in 1861 and is derived from the Greek ''kamask'' (lath or beam). It is a major constituent of Iron Meteorites ( Octahedrite and Hexahedrite types). In the Octahedrite s it is found in bands interleaving with Taenite forming Widmanstätten Patterns . In Hexahedrite s, fine parallel lines called Neumann Line s are often seen, which are evidence for structural deformation of adjacent kamacite plates due to shock from impacts. At times kamacite can be found so closely intermixed with Taenite that it is difficult to distinguish them visually, forming Plessite . See also: List Of Minerals REFERENCES |
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