Enysite
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About Enysite
Name:
For Mr John S. Enys F.G.S. who owned the caves where it was discovered.
Discredited mineral. Topotype material shown to be woodwardite, and possibly brochantite and connellite.
Original type locality was Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, Cornwall ("one of the caves at the old quay")
Original type locality was Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, Cornwall ("one of the caves at the old quay")
Unique Identifiers
Mindat ID:
1385
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:1:1385:3
Similar Names
| Inesite | A valid IMA mineral species - grandfathered | Ca2(Mn,Fe)7Si10O28(OH)2 · 5H2O |
Pronunciation of Enysite
Pronunciation:
| Play | Recorded by | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Jolyon Ralph | United Kingdom |
Other Language Names for Enysite
Other Information
Health Risks:
No information on health risks for this material has been entered into the database. You should always treat mineral specimens with care.
Internet Links for Enysite
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References for Enysite
Localities for Enysite
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All localities listed without proper references should be considered as questionable.
UK | |
| Haas (n.d.) |
| Golley et al. (1995) |
Trevaunance Cove, St Agnes, Cornwall, England, UK