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Hausmannite on Andradite Garnet

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Alexander Schauss
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Hausmannite, 2.7 cm, from the N’Chwaning II mine near Kuruman, Kalahari Manganese Field, Northern Cape Province, South Africa. Part of the 2010 Desautels Award winning display. Ex Dave Bunk, ex Jim (1936-2002) and Dawn Minette collection. Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesHausmannite, Andradite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions2.7 cm
Added on10/22/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Northern Cape, N'Chwaning II Mine
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Special Issue: Refined Elegance page 131

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Mineral guide
Learn about Hausmannite
(Mn3O4): jet-black, metallic luster with sharp pseudo-octahedra. From South Africa’s Kalahari Manganese Field, prized for dramatic contrast.
Hausmannite
Regional guide
Hausmannite from N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa
from N'Chwaning II Mine, South Africa - jet-black, high-luster dipyramidal crystals, often pagoda-like, prized by collectors for locality and form.