Manganite
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An old specimen with interlocking sprays of manganite, to 2.5 cm, embedded in ore matrix. Classic old material from Michigan's brief heyday of mining a few other elements besides copper, but rarely seen today on the market
Product details
SpeciesManganite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.7 x 7.6 x 4.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Michigan, Lake Superior Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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.Regional guide
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