Rhodochrosite, Shigaite, Gageite-close up
N’Chwaning Mine II, Kalahari Manganese Fields, South Africa.
Gem scalenohedral Rhodochrosite crystals atop pink Rhodochrosite.The terminations are needle like and sharp, transparent and gemmy turning amber right at the tips in some cases. The rich lining is host to some electric red Shigaite blades that stand out very well against the Rhodochrosite. The rare mineral Gageite is present deep inside the vug and has occurred as a secondary mineralization which is very rare, usually Gageite is a primary mineral in association with Rhodochrosite.
