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Manganite

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Superb, sharp, upthrusting crystals to 2.4 cm spray out from a common center on matrix, here, in this unusually aesthetic example. This is from THE classic old locality for the species, where these crystals were first found in the 1880s. Most miniatures are just blocky black masses with some crystals sticking out. This one is actually elegant, and as such is one of the better examples I have had of the german manganites, and in a good price range as well.

Product details

SpeciesManganite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.4 x 3.1 x 2.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024

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.