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Olmiite

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A stunning, symmetric crystal on a small bit of matrix at its base. The crystal is 2.25 cm across, just about 1.5 cm depth, and 2 cm on side edge. It is a big fattie, for the find, one of the most robust and large of this unusual new habit for the species. So far as I know, this is a new habit for the species. This is from a small pocket collected by Paul Balayer with permission in the mines, in late 2009

Product details

SpeciesOlmiite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 2.2 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning II Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Olmiite
Mineral guide
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from South Africa’s Kalahari Manganese Field is a manganese silicate prized for warm apricot hues, ember glow, and radial clusters on dark matrix.
Olmiite
Regional guide
Olmiite from N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa
orange-pink radial clusters from N'Chwaning II, the type locality manganese silicate prized for color, architecture, and cabinet-worthy specimens.