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Manganite

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Carolyn Manchester
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Manganite, 3.2 cm, from Ilfeld, Harz Mountains, Germany. Acquired from Dave Bunk at the 1996 Cincinnati Show. Jeff Scovil photo.

Product details

SpeciesManganite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.2 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityGermany, Thuringia, Ilfeld
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collections In American Midwest page 140

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Manganite
Mineral guide
Learn about Manganite
black metallic MnO(OH) with steel-gray luster and crisp, striated crystals; sought for large, lustrous specimens from Ilfeld and Kalahari Field.
Manganite
Regional guide
Manganite from Ilfeld, Germany
from Ilfeld, Germany — type locality and historic benchmark for collectors, featuring jet-black prisms with brilliant luster and striking form.