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Olmiite

Unknown Owner
A fine cluster of translucent olmiite crystals 1.0 cm in height aesthetically coming off of a breccia matrix. In great condition and a choice thumbnail for the species.

Product details

Species
OlmiiteAbout Olmiite →
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.4 x 1.5 x 1.2 cm
Added on10/25/2024
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning II MineRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$125.00
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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.