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Killer Olmiite (New Find)
- Nchwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Afric
- Toenail, 3.0 x 2.7 x 2.7 cm
- Start Time: 04/02/2009 8:00:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 04/09/2009 8:11:24 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A KILLER, bowtie-like ball of very glassy and gemmy, rose-brown to tan, elongated orthorhombic crystals of olmiite from the NEW, Fall 2008 find at the famous Nchwaning II Mine of South Africa. The ball rests on a hidden shard of matrix. This is a stellar example from this find. Olmiite was formerly known as poldervaartite, prior to recent extensive testing. Poldervaartite has been found to be EXTREMELY RARE. Valued at $750-1000. MUCH, MUCH BETTER IN PERSON!