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Olmiite, Nchwaning Mine II, South Africa

A small (2.5 inch) olmiite and calcite from the Nchwaning Mine II in South Africa. The Olmiite fluoresces a deep red, in all wavelengths. The calcite in this piece doesn't fluoresce at all. Shown in LW, SW and Natural.

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