INGERSONITE


Meaning of INGERSONITE in English

General Information:

Chemical Formula:

Ca3Mn++Sb+++++4O14

Composition:

(Molecular Weight = 886.16 gm)

Calcium 13.57 % Ca

Manganese 6.20 % Mn

Antimony 54.96 % Sb

Oxygen 25.28 % O

Empirical Formula:

Ca3Mn2+Sb4O14

Environment:

Rare accessory to Mn ores.

IMA Status:

Approved IMA

Locality:

Lanban, Varmland, Sweden.

Name Origin:

Named for F. Earl Ingerson (1906-1993), U. S. Geochemist.

Physical Properties:

Cleavage:

[0001] Perfect

Color:

brownish yellow.

Diaphaniety:

Transparent to Translucent

Habits:

Subhedral Crystals - Occurs as crystals which tend to exhibit a recognizable crystal shape., ,

Hardness:

6.5 - Pyrite

Luster:

Vitreous (Glassy)

Streak:

brownish yellow

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