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superb Olmiite (New Find)
- Nchwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, South Africa
- Toenail, 3.0 x 2.5 x 2.0 cm
- Start Time: 05/20/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- End Time: 05/27/2010 6:30:00 pm (CDT)
- Auction Closed
Item Description
A killer cluster of two bowtie-like balls of very glassy and gemmy, rose-brown to tan, elongated orthorhombic crystals of olmiite from the recent, Fall 2008 find at the famous Nchwaning II Mine of South Africa. The balls rest on a hidden shard of matrix and the smaller clusters are a super accent. This is a exceptionally fine 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.