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SHIGAITE AND RHODOCHROSITE COMBO (small cabinet)
$715.00 AUD
Shigaite is a mineral characterized by the formula NaAl3(Mn2+)6(SO4)2(OH)18·12H2O, commonly found in the form of small hexagonal crystals or thin layers. It was first identified in 1985 in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, which is reflected in its name. A major revision of its chemical formula occurred in 1996, revealing sodium as a previously unrecognized component.