Shigaite

Shigaite on rhodochrosite
Origin: N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Ex. Charlie Key collection
Sample size: 3.2 x 2.5 x 1.5 cm
 
  
Shigaite (two colours) on rhodochrosite
Origin: Wessels Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa
Sample size: 3.5 x 1.8 x 1.0 cm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Rob Lavinsky

The Arkenstone

 

  
Shigaite on rhodochrosite
Origin:  N'Chwaning II Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
Sample size: 22 x 22 x 17 mm
 

Photo courtesy of: 

Dan Weinrich

Dealer in fine mineral specimens

 

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