Large Tan-Colored Olmiite Crystals

Large Tan-Colored Olmiite Crystals from N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Unusually large tan-colored prismatic Olmiite crystals in both single crystal prisms to 8 mm and doubly terminated wheat sheaf-shaped aggregates to 18 mm across. Ex. George Elling; ex.Charlie Key collection.

Locality

N'Chwaning Mine, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa

Dimensions

6.0 x 3.0 x 1.5 cm.


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