Intersilite

Formula:  Na6MnTi[Si10O24(OH)](OH)3 . 4H2O

Origin of name:  From Latin inter - between and silicate

 

Crystal system:  Monoclinic

Crystal class:  2/m

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Colour:  Yellow, pinkish yellow, pink

Diaphaneity:  Transparent to translucent

Luster:  Vitreous to greasy

Habit:  Anhedral grains to 2 mm, aggregates to 3 mm

Hardness:  3 to 4

Specific gravity:  2.42

Cleavage:  1; {100} perfect

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Streak:  White

 

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