Inesite

Nchwaning Mines, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa
Miniature, 5.3 x 4.8 x 1.4 cm
Start Time: 02/02/2014 6:30:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/20/2014 6:34:11 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Interesting and quite attractive, this choice plate is composed entirely of two generations of very fine Inesite crystals that range up to 8 mm in length. The first generation of Inesite is composed of lustrous needles with a deep cinnamon-brown color. The second generation is composed of similar, gemmy needles with a pleasing dusty rose color, and the luster is quite good. The primary view side shows both generations very nicely, and the 'bottom' is entirely the second generation. An excellent specimen that is even better in person. The closer you look, the better it gets.

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