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Hausmannite

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An old-time, classic specimen of a knob of lustrous, striated, jet-black hausmannite crystals jauntily perched on massive hausmannite matrix from an unknown mine at or near the Type Locality in Thuringia, Germany. The dominate, doubly terminated crystal is 1.3 cm and the largest crystal is 1.5 cm. Ex. George Elling Collection.

Product details

SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions5.4 x 4.1 x 3.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Mineral guide
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(Mn3O4): jet-black, metallic luster with sharp pseudo-octahedra. From South Africa’s Kalahari Manganese Field, prized for dramatic contrast.
Regional guide
Hausmannite from Thuringia
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