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Shigaite

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Good rich example for the species with dark red platy groupings of shigaite averaging 0.3 cm in size across the top of this rhodochrosite crystal matrix. In good condition.

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SpeciesShigaite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.5 x 4.5 x 3.0 cm
Added on03/18/2025
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines
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DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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Shigaite from N'Chwaning Mines
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N'Chwaning Mines
A collector's guide to N'Chwaning Mines, South Africa: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 472 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.