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Inesite

Unknown Owner
A large specimen of nearly solid inesite composed of radiating crystals and also small pockets where it is crystallized. This is a very large piece for the mine, and it is much more interesting than the pics indicate, in person, for its size and rich pink color throughout.

Product details

Species
InesiteAbout Inesite →
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.4 x 6.5 x 5.2 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
South 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.
Regional guide
Inesite from Wessels Mine
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