“Like a fly trapped in amber,” notes Rob Lavinsky, an ivory-colored xonotlite sphere lies within a layer of selenite. Other xonotlites and a red inesite appear on the surface. “Xonotlite in Selenite With Inesite,” 4.8 x 4.2 x 2.2 cm, Wessel's Mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields, South Africa. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Opaque White Xonotlite Specimen from South Africa
"Like a fly trapped in amber," notes Rob Lavinsky, an ivory-colored xonotlite sphere lies within a layer of selenite. Other xonotlites and a red inesite appear on the surface. Xonotlites, selenite, and inesite, 4.8 x 4.2 x 2.2 cm, Wessel's Mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields, South Africa. © Rob Lavinsky, www.iRocks.com. Used with permission.
Article: Xonotlite Value, Price, and Jewelry Information
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| Gemstone | Xonotlite |
| Natural or man made | Natural |
| Origin | South Africa |
| Origin details | Wessel's Mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields |
| Height | 48 |
| Width | 42 |
| Depth | 22 |
| Gem State | Specimen |
| Color | White |
| Transparency | Opaque |