Formula: Na6MnTi[Si10O24(OH)](OH)3 . 4H2O
Origin of name: From Latin inter - between and silicate
Crystal system: Monoclinic
Crystal class: 2/m
Twinning:
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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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