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Photo by Tom Spann

Inesite, Xonotlite

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Inesite with xonotlite, 6.5 cm, from Wessels mine, near Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Photo by Tom Spann.

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Species
Inesite, XonotliteAbout Inesite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.5 cm
Added on02/13/2026
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, Wessels MineRegional guide →
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Northeast page 337

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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.