How do I identify Allabogdanite?

Allabogdanite can be identified by its hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale, Light straw-yellow color. Look for these key characteristics when examining specimens.

What color is Allabogdanite?

Allabogdanite typically appears in Light straw-yellow. Color can vary depending on impurities and formation conditions.

How hard is Allabogdanite?

Allabogdanite has a hardness of 5 - 6 on the Mohs scale. This gives it moderate hardness.

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What is Allabogdanite?

Allabogdanite is a very rare phosphide mineral with formula (Fe,Ni)2P, found in 1994 in a meteorite. It was described for an occurrence in the Onello meteorite in the Onello River basin, Sakha Republic; Yakutia, Russia; associated with taenite, schreibersite, kamacite, graphite and awaruite. It was named for Russian geologist Alla Bogdanova.

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