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Olmiite (ex Charlie Key Collection)
- N'Chwaning II Mine, N'Chwaning Mines, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa
- Thumbnail, 2.7 x 1.6 x 1.4 cm
- Start Time: 10/11/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 10/18/2018 6:45:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A fine example of the classic pink Olmiites. The rounded aggregate spheres of crystals have superb luster and gemminess when backlit. This material is certainly the best of the species, and despite the fact that many specimens were available on the market about 10-15 years ago, very little is out there now. Ex Charlie Key collection. Charlie is one of the most prolific mineral dealers in the history of the business and is the namesake for two species: Keyite and Ludlockite.
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