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Rhodochrosite and Shigaite
- Nchwaning II Mine, Kalahari manganese fields, South Africa (Type Locality)
- Thumbnail, 2.5 x 1.7 x 1.1 cm
- Start Time: 10/21/2013 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 11/05/2013 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
Often times, Shigaite associated with good Rhodochrosite finds itself included within the Rhodochrosite. It makes for a good combination piece, but the Shigaite really doesn't get to show its stuff. Not so here. There are two sharp and lustrous hexagonal 2 mm Shigaites sitting right on top of the gemmy pink Rhodochrosite, and it makes for an outstanding specimen. The presentation of these two crystals is excellent. Not a big piece, but a well-designed and aesthetic one.