Manganite

A lustrous mass of bladed, intergrown Manganite crystals that reach 2 cm in length from the base of the specimen to the exposed tips. Many of the crystals have rounded, seemingly 'polished' terminations which are highly lustrous and silver-black. The remainder of the specimen is a rich velvety black similar to Psilomelane. Surprisingly, actual manganite crystals are quite rare from the Kalahari Manganese Field. Ex. Charlie Key Collection.

Locality

South Africa, Northern Cape, Wessels Mine

Species

Manganite

SizeSmall Cabinet

Comments

Known provenance

Date

Owner

Price

Note

2024/08

Unknown

Not disclosed

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The Arkenstone

Not disclosed

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2024/08UnknownNot disclosed—

UnknownThe ArkenstoneNot disclosed—

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