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Manganite

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A showy, metallic-bright, columnar, jet-black manganite crystal from Ilfeld, Germany. The crystal is nicely terminated. These CLASSIC, OLD-TIMERS were all found prior to 1900. The prism shows contacting on two sides, but no damage, per se and is certainly not a detraction.

Product details

SpeciesManganite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.0 x 1.0 x 0.8 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityGermany, Thuringia, Ilfeld

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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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.