Shigaite with Rhodochrosite
specimen number:
1502362
location:
N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
description: Gorgeous sparkling botryoidal red crystallized rhodochrosite over most of the top of this 10.0 x 9.0 x 6.0 cm matrix. Situated nicely amongst this is a cluster of brilliant bronze sharply formed crystals of shigaite measuring to 0.4 cm across. Very showy piece that is in very good condition, neat with the added rarity. Shipping weight: 0.94 pounds. Ex Renaud Vochten collection.
Size: 10.0 x 9.0 x 6.0 cm (cabinet)
Collection: Renaud Vochten
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