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Olmiite (New Find) viewBack to Collection and New Finds Liquidation Auctions - Ends March 11th

Nchwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa
  • Starting Time:3/1/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Ending Time:3/11/2010 06:30:00 PM(CST)
  • Time Left:Auction Is Closed

  • Size:2.4 x 2.1 x 1.7 cm
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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.