Langbanite, Rhodonite

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Langbanite is an very rare silicate, found in only 5 localities worldwide. The Langban manganese-iron deposit of Sweden is the Type Locality. This cabinet manganese ore specimen is essentially solid langbanite and the black langbanite microcrystals are beautifully complimented by the rose-red rhodonite crystals. Ex. Yale Peabody Museum Collection.