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Inesite on Orlymanite

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A full miniature of deep cherry-red inesite, perched on matrix of the rare species orlymanite (and this is a substantial amount of that species, here, with some value of its own!). This is a rare piece from a small and unique pocket of the late 1980s, Charlie said. It is a style I had not seen before, and has very different color and even translucency, compared to the inesite of other pockets found here. I should add that, as well, the piece is super-aesthetic!

Product details

SpeciesInesite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.0 x 3.5 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.