Inesite

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INTENSE red color saturation makes these beautiful inesites, from a famous mid-1980s series of pockets, still rank among the best of species. This is a compact cluster of several spherical aggregates of radiating crystals, with top color intensity, and overall great aesthetics as a miniature. It was probably found circa 1984-1986. ex Desmond Sacco Collection

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SpeciesInesite

SizeMiniature

Dimensions3.6 x 2.9 x 2.6 cm

Added on10/23/2024

LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, Wessels Mine

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Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	The Arkenstone	Not disclosed

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Mineral guide

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salmon-pink radiating crystals on white host, prized for color, luster, and sculptural form; notable localities include Kalahari, Broken Hill, Långban.

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.

Locality guide

Wessels Mine

A collector's guide to Wessels Mine, South Africa: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 578 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.

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