Exceptional crystals of rare Shigaite from this famous locality - NChwaning I Mine, South Africa. The Shigaite is a very rare aluminum manganese sulfate and the finest specimens for the species come from this locality. It displays strongly waxy lustrous and fresh Shigaite crystals growing in rosettes. They have rich and saturated honey-red color. They are tabular and hexagonal with sharp shape. For references see the 2017 issue of The Mineralogical Record vol. 48, # 1. In excellent condition – some minor imperfections. On acrylic base.
Killer Shigaite!