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Inesite from N'Chwaning Mines, Northern Cape, South Africa

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Classic light to mid-pink radial crystals of Inesite and as terminated crystals in main areas, forming a fine specimen of the uncommon mineral from the N'Chwanning Mines, South Africa.

Product details

SpeciesInesite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 x 9.0 x 3.8 cm
Added on10/24/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Jul 2026
Price paid
$1,500.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Inesite
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.
Locality guide
N'Chwaning Mines
A collector's guide to N'Chwaning Mines, South Africa: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 472 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.