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Olmiite

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From finds circa 2000, this is a fine miniature of the species olmiite, once known only as microcrystals and then found in quantity in the Kalahari for just a few short years. The specimen has a centered cluster, 3.5 cm across, with balls to 2 cm. This was a choice example long held (nearly two decades) in Steve Smale's suite of rare species miniatures. Fluorescent - glows red in UV.

Product details

SpeciesOlmiite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.7 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm
Added on05/02/2025
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning II Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
05/2025Unknown Owner$2,000.00
—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.