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MD-49185
Nikischerite
Huanuni mine, Huanuni, Dalence Province, Oruro Department, Bolivia
Thumbnail, 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm
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From the one time find at the end of Summer 2000 in Bolivia!! This is a great specimen of the immensely rare and recently approved sulfate Nikischerite (named for Tony Nikischer). This mineral is the iron analogue of the manganese species Shigaite. This piece features a sharp, somewhat lustrous, spherical crystal group.8 x 8 x 6mm