Manganite
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A hefty chunk of manganite ore, with a lable noting "near Laramie, Wyoming" which I found must surprising. No locale for manganite in Wyoming is listed on Mindat, but that does not mean it is impossible and so I took a gamble and bought it. Maybe others cna place it more precisely?
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| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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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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