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Calcite from N'Chwaning Mines, Northern Cape, South Africa

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Lustrous translucent crystals of olmiite in a cluster 1.0 cm across set perfectly up on matrix with calcite. Very choice for the species, in good condition.

Product details

SpeciesCalciteOlmiite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.4 x 2.8 x 2.3 cm
Added on09/21/2025
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines

Current owner

Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2026

Previous owners

DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot disclosed

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diverse shapes, colors, and optical quirks; widely available yet scarce elite pieces from Elmwood and Charcas drive collecting value and display.
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A collector's guide to N'Chwaning Mines, South Africa: its geology, mining history and notable minerals, illustrated with the 472 specimens documented from this locality on EarthWonders.