SHIGAITE, RHODOCHROSITE (Ref: 21477)
NChwaning I Mine, NChwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
27mm x 23mm x 10mm
$720
Stunning and very rare shigaite crystal decorating sparkling rhodochrosite from this famous locality - NChwaning I Mine, South Africa. Shigaite is a very rare aluminum manganese sulfate and the finest specimens for the species come from this locality. It displays strongly sparkling fresh rhodochrosite crystals with a vivid pink color. Above grows one 7mm shigaite crystal. It forms an excellent focal point. It is tabular and hexagonal rosette with a rich honey-red color. It is strongly light reflective and shiny. For references see the 2017 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 48, # 1. In excellent condition. On acrylic base., Exceptional shigaite-rhodochrosite combo – it is a chance to have such rarity!Data last checked on 13th Sep 2025 - specimen may no longer be available
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