DESCRIPTION: | No. 74756
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Mineral: | Olmiite
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Locality: | N'Chwaning II Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa (Type Locality for Olmiite) |
Description: | Lustrous translucent pink-tan olmiite crystals in spherical aggregates to 12 mm diameter. The surfaces of the aggregates are composed of distinct olmiite crystal faces. Collected ca. 1998. Fluoresces deep-red under 365 nm LW UV illumination |
Overall Size: | 3.5x3.5x2 .5 cm |
Crystals: | 1-4 mm |
Status: | Sold - Posted here for reference only |
Buy similar: | Minerals from Africa > Mica & other Silicates |