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Olmiite on Calcite

$1,800.00

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A highly unusual specimen exhibiting SINGLE CRYSTALS of olmiite, arranged as if feathers draping a cap over the cluster of extremely glassy, large, very lustrous calcite scalenohedra at the core of this cluster. Discrete, individualized crystals like this are uncommon even amongst this large find. Illustrated in the "Connoisseurs Choice" article on Olmiite, in the March-April issue of ROCKS & MINERALS magazine. Joe Budd Photos, shot in halogen light...they are more red-colored in standard room fluorescent lighting.

Product details

SpeciesCalcite, Olmiite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 4.2 x 3.6 cm
Listed on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning II Mine
SKUOLM12-06

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Calcite
Mineral guide
Learn about Calcite
diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
Regional guide
Calcite from N'Chwaning II Mine
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