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Hausmannite, Datolite

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These are nice, sharp, jet-black hausmannite crystals arranged in a beautiful pagoda-like structure - but even better is the fact that they are sitting in pink datolite. The contrast is stunning, and totally unexpected. Ex. Charlie Key.

Product details

Species
Hausmannite, DatoliteAbout Hausmannite →
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 3.0 x 2.7 cm
Added on10/23/2024
Locality
South Africa, Northern Cape, Wessels MineRegional guide →

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 Wessels Mine, South Africa
Wessels Mine: classic hausmannite crystals, jet-black, mirror-bright and pagoda-like, from a premier Kalahari manganese locality prized by collectors.