Shigaite, Rhodochrosite
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Shigaite is a very rare aluminum manganese sulfate. This fine miniature features a beautifully placed, 6 mm cluster of tabular, hexagonal, dark cherry-red shigaite crystals on a mounded clusters of very sparkly, translucent, rose-red rhodochrosite crystals, which are sprinkled with micro shigaite crystals. This piece comes from a small recent find and is highly representative of both species.
Product details
SpeciesRhodochrosite, Shigaite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.9 x 0.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning II Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Rhodochrosite
deep pink to rich red manganese carbonate with vitreous crystals, diverse crystal habits, and renowned localities prized by collectors.Regional guide
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