Carleton College, Department of Geology

Rocks and Minerals Study Guide

Inosilicates Minerals

Name Image Color Hardness Streak Cleavage Luster Other properties
Enstatite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Ferrosilite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Hypersthene

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Diopside

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Augite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Hedenbergite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Acmite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Jadeite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Wollastonite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Tremolite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Actinolite

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

            
Hornblende

1, 2, 3, 4, 5

6, 7, 8, 9, 10