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Olmiite (New Find)
- Nchwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa
- Thumbnail, 2.4 x 2.1 x 1.7 cm
- Start Time: 03/01/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- End Time: 03/11/2010 6:30:00 pm (CST)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A cute 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. A small bit of bruising, near the crest, is hidden on the back and is out of sight. 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.