Olmiite (very rare) (great quality)

Item Description

There are only a few places in the world where Olmiite is found. Were it not for the specimens from the N'Chwaning Mines, most people would have no knowledge of the species whatsoever. Despite the fact that there have been many specimens of Olmiite on the market in recent years, it is still a remarkably rare species, only found in four locality on the planet. The specimens from the N'Chwaning mines are world class and iconic. It's important to note that Olmiite has only been a valid species since 2006 so it has to be one of the most significant discoveries of a new species in decades as most new mineral are often microscopic and not terribly colorful. It's important to note that virtually all of these specimens were labeled as being Poldervaartite several years ago, which now is an even rarer species than Olmiite. I think of these specimens the same way I do Cavansite , Pentagonite, which is to say that they are both incredibly rare and beautiful species with clearly eye-visible crystals, and finest specimens truly come from one place in the world. What makes these Olmiite specimens so desirable is the distinctive glowing reddish / orange / peach color of the crystals. This piece features a fantastic intergrown group of superb quality, very sharp, lustrous, well-crystallized, gemmy, fiery pinkish-orange Olmiite crystals measuring up to 1.2 cm wedged between white matrix (possibly Oyelite or Bultfonteinite?). A very attractive and superior quality example of these fantastic specimens. Priced in the inventory at $1,500.