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Inesite

inesite

Ca2(Mn,Fe)7Si10O28(OH)2·5H2O

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Overview

Inesite is a hydrous calcium manganese silicate mineral. Its chemical formula is Ca2Mn7Si10O28(OH)2•5(H2O). Inesite is an inosilicate with a triclinic crystal system. It has a Mohs hardness of 5.5 to 6, and a specific gravity of 3.0. Its name originates from the Greek Ίνες (ines), "fibers" in allusion to its color and habit.

Scientific references

  1. Inesite — Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q409001 Link
  2. Inesite — Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inesite Link