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Aenigmatite is a relatively rare mineral, a ribbon silicate. The name comes from the Greek "enigma" - a riddle. Forms prismatic crystals, usually irregular in shape. It is also found in grains and their aggregates.

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Physical properties of Aenigmatite

General
Category Inosilicates
Formula
(repeating unit)		 Na2Fe2+5TiSi6O20
IMA symbol Aen
Strunz classification 9.DH.40
Crystal system Triclinic
Crystal class Pinacoidal (1)
(same H-M symbol)
Space group P1
Unit cell a = 10.415(1), b = 10.840(1)
c = 8.931(1) [Å]; Z = 2
α = 105.107(4)°
β = 96.610(5)°
γ = 125.398(4)°
Identification
Color Velvet-black
Crystal habit Poorly developed prismatic crystals, occurring as irregular clusters; pseudomonoclinic
Twinning Complex by rotation perpendicular to (011) or about [010] of the pseudomonoclinic cell; polysynthetic
Cleavage Good on {010} and {100}
Fracture Uneven
Tenacity Brittle
Mohs scale hardness 5.5
Luster Vitreous to greasy
Streak Reddish brown
Diaphaneity Translucent to opaque
Specific gravity 3.81
Optical properties Biaxial (+)
Refractive index nα = 1.780 - 1.800 nβ = 1.800 - 1.820 nγ = 1.870 - 1.900
Birefringence δ = 0.090 - 0.100
Pleochroism X = yellow brown; Y = red-brown; Z = dark brown to black
2V angle Measured: 27° to 55°
Dispersion r < v; very strong

Aenigmatite, Astrophyllite
Code: 4385
Aenigmatite, Astrophyllite
Khibiny, Kola Peninsula, RF
49*35*16mm

0.00 $ $19.67

Aenigmatite, Astrophyllite
Code: 1205
Aenigmatite, Astrophyllite
Khibiny, Kola Peninsula, RF
49*45*21mm

0.00 $ $25.00

Aenigmatite, Astrophyllite archived
Code: 1203
Aenigmatite, Astrophyllite
Khibiny, Kola Peninsula, RF
61*47*11mm

0.00 $ $60.00

Aenigmatite, Astrophyllite archived
Code: 1204
Aenigmatite, Astrophyllite
Khibiny, Kola Peninsula, RF
57*47*14mm

0.00 $ $30.00

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