Chinese Inestite Specimens
Inestite is rarely found in good or large crystals anywhere. Except for the fine crystals found in Africa the Chinese inestites of China are second to no others. They are occasionally found in large museum sized specimens but can almost always be had in good collector grade pieces. The fragile acicular crystals should be handled with care.
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OKI-091 Hubeite, Calcite and Inesite Daye Mines, Huangshi, Hubei Prov., China. 7 x 5 x 3.8 cm cluster which stands on edge nicely. There is mineralization on the primary face and across the top. Great views of the rare and attractive crystals. This is an exceptional specimen, not one of those small piece which you have to squint at to find the crystals. This is damage free and way under priced. If you have been looking for one of these I guarantee you will not be disappointed. You’ll just wonder why it’s so inexpensive. 175$
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OKI-087 Quartz on Hubeite on Inesite/ Pyrite on Quartz RESERVED Daye Mines, Huangshi, Hubei Prov., China. This specimen is so interesting with its combination of both common and rare minerals. Showy enough to be published in any article showing the best of Chinese minerals. The crystal quartz measures 6.1 cm x 4 x 3.5 and stands on end nicelt. Zero damage. The inesite reach over a cm and the hubeite is exceptionally thick on the one side of the specimen. A fine layer of druze quartz ads sparkle! I think I’ll let the photos describe the rest… 250$
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OKF-411 Inestite, Hubeite and Feldspar Feng Jai Shan, Da Ye, Hubie Prov., China. This attractive mix of crystals measures 5.5 x 3.8 x 2.8 cm with the largest inestite measuring 2.1 cm. The underlying rhombohedral forms are most likely calcite. The piece is a damage free floater so this price is excellent for such a rare and quality mineral specimen. 35$
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OKE-241 Inestite, Hubeite, Calcite, Feldspar and Quartz Feng Jai Shan, Da Ye, Hubie Prov., China. A 1.6 cm spray of pink, translucent inestite on a mix of minerals. 7 x 4.5 x 3.5 cm. Back is rough, display face in good condition. Nice and inexpensive example. 30$
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OKB-223 Inestite/ Hubeite/ Quartz China. Nice coating of rare minerals on a quartz crystal. 5 x 2.5 cm. 15$
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OKB-240 Inestite and hubeite on Quartz China. 1.5 cm spray of inestite on quartz. 4 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm. 10$
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OKB-241 Inestite and Hubeite on Quartz. China. Nice mineral mix on a 3.8 cm quartz crystal. 20$
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OKB-547 Inestite, Hubeite, Feldspar, Quartz Feng Jai Shan Da Ye, Hubei Prov., China. Several nice pink sprays of inestite to 2 cm each. 6.5 x 5 x 5 overall. 25$
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OKB-548 Inestite, Hubeite, Feldspar, Quartz Feng Jai Shan Da Ye, Hubei Prov., China. Very attractive specimen with inestite sprays to 1.2 cm each. 7 x 5 x 5 overall. 38$
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OKB-239 Inestite and Hubeite on Quartz. China. Big 1.8 cm spray of inestite on quartz. Brown hubeites also make up this mix of minerals. 8 x 3 x 3 cm. 35$
