Nikischerite (very rare)

Item Description

This is a very hard to find specimen of the immensely rare sulfate Nikischerite (named for Tony Nikischer). This mineral is the iron analogue of the Manganese species Shigaite. This piece features a semi-lustrous, layered, brown (green underneath) color sphercial crystal group. It is incredibly difficult to find specimens of this species on the market these days. Keep in mind that these pieces are essentially from a one time find at Huanuni and there has yet to be any more to hit the market for several years. This specimen was acquired this personally at the mine at Huanuni by Brian Kosnar, and it is one of the rarest minerals in the world that you can actually see with the naked eye. In Brian's estimation, there may be no more than 200 specimens of this species in the world. Don't miss out on this opportunity to own a great little specimen of a VERY rare species. A valuable and extremely hard to find little specimen of a rare species.