Olmiite on matrix
available$115
- Locality
- N Chwanning II Mine, Kuruman, Republic of South Africa
- Minerals
- Olmiite
- Dimensions
- 3.5 x 2.8 x 2 cm
- Size class
- Thumbnail
- SID
- OLMIITE1
Once regarded as Poldervaartite, this piece was later known to be Olmiite due to a higher concentration of Manganese than originally observed. This piece has all the best attributes from the Olmiite find that was part of the Charlie Key collection (which this came from), from a pocket mined around 2000. It has a rich color, and a bright sparkly luster. The form is good as well as the spherical habit of the mineral is plainly seen, while attached to the matrix. The newer finds, typically have a lighter color.
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