Manganese Nodule
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Ugliest specimen first! This is a true deep-ocean nodule of nearly pure manganese spewed out by vents at the mid-Atlantic rift. It weighs shockingly little, 155 grams despite being the size of a tangerine. This was picked up on some deep-ocean exploration, I was told. Victor Yount had some for sale in the late 1980s, of which I assume this is one such piece.
Product details
SpeciesManganese
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions6.4 x 5.5 x 5.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityAfghanistan, Mid-Atlantic Ridge
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Native manganese a rare native-element specimen prized by advanced collectors for its silvery luster, tiny grains, and provenance; misidentifications lower val…Regional guide
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