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Olmiite

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A sharp 1.8 x 1.7 x 1.6-cm crystal perched delicately atop a natural pedestal of calcite and oyelite-covered matrix. This is a very elegant specimen, a perfect thumbnail and for its size my favorite of the lot in terms of exemplifying the aesthetic and quality factors in a world-class thumbnail specimen for this species. This was one of the best of its size class, as picked by the collector, as well. It is a SHARP specimen with amazing geometry to it and the crystal atop really is freestanding, as dramatic as you can ask for.

Product details

SpeciesOlmiite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.9 x 2.0 x 1.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.