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Olmiite

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This crystal cluster is the largest I saw from the pocket in good condition, of what was released for sale. It is a HUGE composite crystal that is 3 cm long, across the front! The crystal growth curves, drawing the eye. The color is a unique pinkish-red that changes intensity from halogen to fluorescent lighting, and the crystal is super-lustrous (more so than any other piece in this lot). This is a MAJOR miniature specimen, from a unique new pocket and find.

Product details

SpeciesOlmiite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 3.0 x 2.7 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
Learn about Olmiite
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.