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Inesite

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Intense maroon-colored fansprays of inesite, of the best size and quality I have seen for N'Chwaning mine. Now, these are really quite different than the smaller crystals of more cherry-red color which later came out of the Wessels and are often pictured. N'Chwaning inesites are rarer, and in crystals such as these, you can see why they are more desirable as superb examples of the species in some ways. Ex. Charlie Key.

Product details

SpeciesInesite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.9 x 2.6 x 2.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.