Pyroxmangite
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Pyroxmangite is an uncommon high-temperature manganese silicate. Gemmy, lustrous, bright cherry-red crystals to 9 mm are attractively scattered on the matrix plate on this showy, old-time specimen from the Taguchi Mine. This long-abandoned Japanese manganese mine, now overgrown with forest, was once famous for the world's best pyroxmangite crystals, some even suitable as gems. This is a highly representative example of the uncommon species and historic locale. Some of the crystals are cutter quality. Very rare in this size and quality.
Product details
SpeciesPyroxmangite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.9 x 7.0 x 2.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityJapan, Aichi Prefecture, Taguchi mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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