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Xonotlite on Inesite

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Beautiful 1 cm clusters of acicular xonotlite, on a great perch of contrasting ruddy brown inesite! It COULD be tobermorite, which would be much more valuable, I am sure. But, I have not had it analyzed so am erring with caution here.

Product details

SpeciesInesite, Xonotlite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.7 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, Wessels Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot 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.