1.9" Polished Pink Inesite Egg - South Africa

This is a 1.9" tall, massive formation of pink inesite collected from the Kalahari manganese field of South Africa. The entire specimen has been flawlessly polished to a glossy finish.

Comes with an acrylic ring display stand.

Inesite is a hydrous calcium manganese silicate mineral that is considered to be fairly uncommon. It typically forms in dense, fibrous aggregations of attractive crystals that range from light pink to rose-red in color. In rare cases, these crystals can form in a globular or botryoidal habit. There are several known localities where inesite can be found, including the Hilfe Gottes mine in Germany (type locality), South Africa, Australia, Sweden, Japan, USA (California), and the Fengjishan mine (Daye copper mine) in China.

Chemical Formula - Ca2Mn7Si10O28(OH)2 · 5H2O
FOR SALE
$35 $27
DETAILS
SPECIES
Inesite
LOCATION
Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape, South Africa
SIZE
1.9 x 1.4"
CATEGORY
ITEM
#356359