taenite The less common of the two nickel-iron alloys found in iron meteorites; the other is kamacite. Taenite contains 27 to 65% nickel, and forms small crystals that appear as highly reflecting thin ribbons on the etched surface of a meteorite; its name comes for the Greek word for "ribbon." Related category METEORS AND METEORITES Also on this site: Encyclopedia of Alternative Energy & Sustainable Living Encyclopedia of History Transport Concepts & Designs (partner site) |