Inesite

Inesita, Gualba (Barcelona)

Composition Ca2( Mn, Fe )7 Si0O28(OH)2.5H2O Crystal system Triclinic
Hardness (Moh´s)
 6 Density 3,1
Refractive index 1,614- 1,636 Birefringence 0,035
Pleocroisme
 - Fluorescence no
Fracture
 irregular I. Dispertion -
Cleavage
 perfect Streak white
Absortion:not determinated.
  • The name comes from greek ines = muscle, due crystal´s form and color. It´s found in (prismatics, tabulars) crystals aggregates in fan form.
  • Pink colour, red, orange. Translucent to opaque. Vitreus sheen.
  • Localities in the península ibérica: Gualba (Barcelona). Very rare.
  • Treataments: unknown.
  • Confusions: With Rodonite.
  • Gemologicals uses: collectors gems, in jewellery in cab.
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