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Manganite from Ilfeld, Thuringia, Germany

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Fine classic German specimen showing prismatic crystals of what were once manganite measuring to 1.0 cm in size in a cluster and now replaced by black crystalline hausmannite. This is in good condition and complete all around.

Product details

SpeciesManganiteHausmannite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.5 x 4.0 x 2.0 cm
Added on10/25/2024
LocalityGermany, Thuringia, Ilfeld
Current owner
Unknown Owner
Acquired
Oct 2025
Price paid
$130.00
Previous owners
DateCollectorAcquisition price
—Weinrich MineralsNot 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
from Ilfeld, Germany — type locality and historic benchmark for collectors, featuring jet-black prisms with brilliant luster and striking form.
Locality guide
Ilfeld
Ilfeld, Germany — historic manganese locality in the Harz famed for jet-black manganite crystals, ribbed prisms and open-pocket habits; essential for collector…