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Photo by John Schneider

Inesite

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Inesite, 3.3 cm, from the Wessels mine, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Ex Ralph Clark collection; John Schneider photo.

Product details

SpeciesInesite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.3 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, Wessels Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 247

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Ralph ClarkNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Inesite
salmon-pink radiating crystals on white host, prized for color, luster, and sculptural form; notable localities include Kalahari, Broken Hill, Långban.
Inesite
Regional guide
Inesite from Wessels Mine, South Africa
from Wessels Mine, South Africa - red to salmon-pink translucent blades in fans and drusy plates; prized for color, variety, and the Kalahari locality.