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Hausmannite

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Ultra sharp lustrous crystals to 1.4 cm intergrown and set beautifully on matrix. The excellent luster causes these crystals to sparkle even in medium light. An excellent specimen by any standard and better in person! 5.2 x 3.7 x 3 cm

Product details

SpeciesHausmannite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.2 x 3.7 x 3.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning II Mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
Learn about Hausmannite
(Mn3O4): jet-black, metallic luster with sharp pseudo-octahedra. From South Africa’s Kalahari Manganese Field, prized for dramatic contrast.
Hausmannite
Regional guide
Hausmannite from N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa
from N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa - jet-black, high-luster dipyramidal crystals, often pagoda-like, prized by collectors for locality and form.