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. |