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Olmiite and Bultfonteinite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa (Type Locality for Olmiite)

 
Olmiite and Bultfonteinite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa (Type Locality for Olmiite)

Olmiite and Bultfonteinite from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa (Type Locality for Olmiite)

DESCRIPTION:No. 33213
Mineral:Olmiite and Bultfonteinite
Locality:N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa (Type Locality for Olmiite)
Description:Acicular white bultfonteinite crystals up to 3 mm long in sprays interspersed among tan-colored olmiite crystals up to 3 mm. Looks beautiful under magnification.
Overall Size:5x4x3 cm
Crystals:1-3 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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