Olmiite

N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari manganese field, South Africa
Small Cabinet, 5.8 x 5.3 x 3.5 cm
Start Time: 04/26/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
End Time: 05/03/2018 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
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Item Description

Outstanding and aesthetic matrix olmiite from recent finds at the N'Chwaning II Mine. Two large balls of sparkly translucent densely intergrown, orthorhombic crystals with rich cinnamon-brown color are dramatically set on the very sculptural gossan matrix. The imposing large crystal at the base, with three attached side cars, is 3.9 cm across. The balls GLOW a beautiful brownish-orange, when back lit. This superior quality small cabinet olmiite comes with custom-made baked clay base.

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