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Hubnerite specimens for sale
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Hubnerite is a manganese tungstate mineral with an orthorhombic crystal system, typically forming prismatic to tabular crystals that can display a brown to brownish-black color. Crystals often exhibit a subtle, vitreous to resinous luster and can be translucent to opaque, depending on specimen quality. The mineral commonly occurs in hydrothermal tungsten- and manganese-rich environments, and notable occurrences include classic localities that yield well-formed crystals embedded in gangue minerals.
- Formula
- MnWO4
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Stability
- Stable
- Collector interest
- High Interest
- Classification notes
- Tungstate. Formula: MnWO4 (Manganese Tungstate).
Key characteristics
- Crystal system
- monoclinic
- Mohs hardness
- 4–4.5
- Specific gravity
- 7.12–7.18
- Luster
- adamantine, submetallic
- Transparency
- translucent, opaque
- Color
- brown, black, red
- Streak
- brown, yellow, gray
- Cleavage
- perfect
- Fracture
- uneven, subconchoidal
- Crystal habit
- prismatic, tabular, bladed, acicular, granular, massive
- Classic / historic
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View all 11Where Hubnerite is found
Top localities
- Huayllapon Mine22 specimens
- Sweet Home Mine7 specimens
- Pasto Bueno6 specimens
- Mundo Nuevo5 specimens
- Mundo Nuevo Mine3 specimens
- Siglo Veinte Mine3 specimens
- Yaogangxian Mine2 specimens
- Peru1 specimen
- Black Pine Mine1 specimen
- Quiruvilca Mine1 specimen
About Hubnerite
Collectors prize hubnerite for its distinctive dark hue, crystal form, and association with other tungsten minerals. Although not the most common tungstate, high-quality specimens can be striking when crystals are clean and well terminated, often displaying dramatic contrast against matrix minerals. Its relative rarity and the patience required to source pristine pieces add to its appeal for mineral enthusiasts seeking unique manganese tungstate crystallization.
