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Olmiite

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One of the very few specimens of matrix, rich with multiple crystals (to 8mm), from a small part of the pocket collected by well-known miner here, Paul Balayer. It is a very aesthetic miniature, with high luster, great translucency, and a very unique overall aspect compared to other finds and species. It looks for all the world like a Tsumeb cobaltian smithsonite specimen of top quality - and quite unlike previous finds of olmiite.

Product details

SpeciesOlmiite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.6 x 3.1 x 2.4 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.
    Olmiite - N'Chwaning II Mine, Northern Cape, South Africa