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Olmiite

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A large pocket plate of two-generations of Olmiite that spans 9.5 cm vertically and 8.5 cm horizontally. It curves gracefully and really displays more 3-dimensionally than it appears. The first generation is composed of the light flesh-tone crystals up to about .4 cm, while the second generation is a deep orange-pink variety with great luster and good translucence. There are more first-generation crystals on the back. Ex. Charlie Key.

Product details

SpeciesOlmiite
SizeCabinet
Dimensions11.0 x 10.0 x 5.0 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
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.