Asimowite
Asimowite is an IMA-recognized mineral species in the silicate class, with the chemical formula Fe₂SiO₄.
It crystallizes in the orthorhombic crystal system (space group Imma). It is a member of the Wadsleyite structural group.
IMA symbol Amw, IMA status: approved, named in 2018.
Found in shocked meteorites.
It is found associated with Fe-rich wadsleyite (Fa35-45), fayalite, Fe-Ni-metal (likely taenite).
The mineral was named to honor Paul D. Asimow (b. 1969), the Eleanor and John R. McMillan Professor of Geology and Geochemistry, California Institute of Technology, USA.
Index entry. This entry combines official IMA/RRUFF species data with published physical-property data — a full written entry hasn’t been published yet.
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