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Olmiite

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A very beautiful miniature with good red color, and an exceptionally large "ball" aggregate of crystals at the base, upon which is perched a smaller, translucent and party gemmy crystal. This is an excellent example from the finds of about 5 years ago which revolutionized what we could expect for the species, once much more rare. The find is now gone, and exceptional pieces like this are very uncommon on the market today. This one, for the sheer size, is just "juicier" than most!

Product details

SpeciesOlmiite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.7 x 4.3 x 3.7 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
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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.