Shigaite with Rhodochrosite and Barite - image 1
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Shigaite with Rhodochrosite and Barite

A robust flower of large, lustrous Shigaite crystals with a drape of pink-red Rhodochrosite crystals. This has always been one of my favorite pieces of all time, as it represents the pinnacle of combining rarity and beauty, in my mind.

Product details

SpeciesShigaite, Rhodochrosite, Barite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 x 3.0 x 2.7 cm
Added on02/08/2026
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning I Mine
Current owner
Kyle Kevorkian
Kyle Kevorkian
Los Angeles, California
Member since 2024
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Ralph ClarkNot disclosed
—Desmond SaccoNot disclosed

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