Enstatite (Var: Bronzite)

Enstatite (Var: Bronzite) : (Mg,Fe²⁺)₂[SiO₃]₂

Locality: Summit Rock, Klamath Co., Oregon, USA

The enstatite crystal measures 0.9 mm in height and when viewed along different crystallographic axes, exhibits distinct dichroism from greenish to amber brown . Pure enstatite is not dichroic but becomes so when Fe joins the Mg in the chemical composition. Collected by Kelly Starnes, 8/14/03. Photomicrograph by Saul Krotki (.0473). Krotki Micromount Collection.

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Enstatite (Var: Bronzite)

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Enstatite (Var: Bronzite) : (Mg,Fe²⁺)₂[SiO₃]₂