Inesite with Hubeite (rare)

Daye Iron mine, Edong Mining District, Daye Co., Huangshi Prefecture, Hubei Province, China
Miniature, 4.6 x 3.1 x 2.9 cm
Start Time: 01/05/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 01/12/2017 6:45:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A cool and rare association from comtemporary classic locality at the Daye Mine in China. Sparkling prismatic crystals of orange-pink colored Inesite are associated with ultra-rare brown Hubeite (for which this mine is the type lcoality) on crystallized Calcite. The best aspect of the piece is fact that there's a gorgeous "bow tie"-shaped group of Inesite on the side that measures 2.8 cm across. The piece is essentially a floater, as I can't really find a point of attachment to the pocket, since it seems to be crystallized all the way around. It is certainly a very aesthetic and unusual form for Inesite. Priced at $600. Beautiful in person.

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