Numéro
J. Phys. Colloques
Volume 49, Numéro C8, Décembre 1988
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism
Page(s) C8-907 - C8-908
DOI https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyscol:19888412
Proceedings of the International Conference on Magnetism

J. Phys. Colloques 49 (1988) C8-907-C8-908

DOI: 10.1051/jphyscol:19888412

THE LOW TEMPERATURE TRANSITION IN MONOCLINIC PYRRHOTITE

G. Fillion1 et P. Rochette2

1  Laboratoire Louis Néel, C.N.R.S., 166X, 38042 Grenoble Cedex, France
2  L.G.I.T., Observatoire de Grenoble, I.R.I.G.M., 68X, 38402 St Martin d'Hères Cedex, France


Abstract
It is confirmed by new magnetization measurements that a magnetic transition occurs sharply at 30 K in the monoclinic pyrrhotite Fe7S8. Though its nature is not yet fully understood, this transition shows some similarities with the Verwey transition and can provide a powerful tool for the identification of pyrrhotite in rocks.