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Inesite, Xonotlite

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A beautiful and aesthetic red ball of inesite with chatoyant or silky shimmering luster topped by a "cap" of fibrous xonotlite from the 1970s find. This piece is a hemisphere and the back side photo shows the lustrous radial inesite crystals. 4.2 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm

Product details

SpeciesInesite, Xonotlite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.2 x 3.5 x 2.2 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.