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Manganite

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Large, complex growth of Manganite crystals, which that are essentially doubly-terminated. The Manganites have excellent metallic luster. The forms vary from the classic flat, blocky habit to terminations that are curved and highly lustrous. An aesthetic, important Manganite for the Manganese fields of the Kalahari, where, surprisingly, large and fine manganese crystals are fairly uncommon. Ex. Charlie Key.

Product details

SpeciesManganite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.8 x 4.8 x 4.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning Mines

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 N’Chwaning Mines, South Africa
from N’Chwaning Mines, South Africa — a Kalahari manganese locality prized for metallic-black crystals and rhodochrosite and calcite.