Cinnamon-Colored Olmiite Ball

Cinnamon-Colored Olmiite Ball from N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Collection

Robert Lavinsky

Description

A stunning, large single ball of lustrous, sparkly Olmiite. This 2.6 cm sphere, with a thin vein of matrix running through it, is one of the gemmiest and most attractive specimens of the species. Even under normal light, the Olmiite begins to glow with its deep peach (almost cinnamon) color. Ex. Charlie Key.

Locality

N'Chwaning II Mine, Kuruman, Kalahari manganese fields, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Dimensions

3.0 x 2.9 x 2.6 cm.


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