Nandan Iron Meteorite var Kamacite

Kamacite – α-(Fe,Ni)

Elements: Iron, Nickel

Class: Meteorite – Iron Meteorite

Crystal System: Cubic

Hardness: 4-5

Apatite

Talc (1)Diamond (10)

Softer than glass. A steel knife scratches it.

Taenite – γ-(Fe,Ni)

Elements: Iron, Nickel

Class: Meteorite – Iron Meteorite

Crystal System: Cubic

Hardness: 5-5.5

Apatite

Talc (1)Diamond (10)

About as hard as a steel knife blade.

Origin: Nandan County, Hechi Prefect., Guangxi Zhuang A. R. – China