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Olmiite (New Find)
- Nchwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Afric
- Miniature, 3.5 x 2.6 x 2.1 cm
- Start Time: 11/05/2009 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 11/12/2009 6:46:45 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
An excellent cluster of two, intergrown balls 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 balls rest on a hidden shard of matrix. This is a excellent example from this find and it really glows a beautiful rose-red with good light. Olmiite was formerly known as poldervaartite, prior to recent extensive testing.