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Manganite

Unknown Owner
Super lustrous almost mirror bright elongate crystals of manganite to around 2cm totally covering a manganite matrix. Very nice and choice small cabinet specimen dating from the 1800's.

Product details

Species
ManganiteAbout Manganite →
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.0 x 4.2 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/24/2024
Locality
Germany, Thuringia, IlfeldRegional guide →

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
12/2024Unknown Owner$1,600.00
—Crystal ClassicsNot disclosed

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Manganite
Mineral guide
Learn about Manganite
black metallic MnO(OH) with steel-gray luster and crisp, striated crystals; sought for large, lustrous specimens from Ilfeld and Kalahari Field.
Manganite
Regional guide
Manganite from Ilfeld, Germany
Ilfeld, Germany — manganite from the historic type locality, renowned for stout prismatic black crystals, intense luster, and exceptional collector value.