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Inesite

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This excellent, old-time Inesite from N'Chwaning has a rich brick-red color and superb crystal density all across the face of the specimen. The radial crystals, visible from the sides, have very good luster and range up to about .7 cm in length, making the crust quite thick. An excellent specimen for the species from this classic locale and an old find. It is rarer in this quality from N'Chwaning than from Wessels, and these darker red crystals are highly prized by aficionados of the region. Ex. Charlie Key.

Product details

SpeciesInesite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions8.2 x 5.0 x 1.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines

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 N’Chwaning Mines, South Africa
from N’Chwaning Mines, South Africa — distinctive manganese silicate with rose to orange-red blades and sprays, prized by collectors.