Inesite
Chemical Formula	Ca2Mn7Si10O28OH2·5H2O
Species	Silicates
Crystal System	Triclinic
Mohs Scale	5-6
Specific Gravity	3.03
Color	Rose-red, pink, orange-pink, orange-red-brown
Streak	White
Luster	Vitreous, Silky
Refractive Index	n = 1.609 n = 1.636 n = 1.644
Diaphaneity	Translucent
Cleavage	PerfectPerfect on Good on
Fracture	Irregular/Uneven
Crystal Habit：Slender laths, chisel shaped, fan shaped clusters, fiberous, massive
Geological Setting：Late stage hydrothermal mineral in manganese deposits.