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Olmiite (New Find)
- Nchwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Afric
- Miniature, 3.5 x 2.9 x 2.9 cm
- Start Time: 01/14/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 01/21/2010 6:47:57 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A gorgeous and striking, two-sided oval ball of very glassy and gemmy, rose-brown, elongated orthorhombic crystals of olmiite from the NEW, Fall 2008 find at the famous Nchwaning II Mine of South Africa. The ball is attached to a small shard of matrix and is contacted at the base. This is a outstanding, gemmy 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. Valued at $500-700.