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Manganite

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A brilliant lustrous sharply formed and terminated stout crystal of manganite in a cluster with several much smaller manganite crystals. This is in good condition all around. Very nice thumbnail for this German classic.

Product details

SpeciesManganite
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.2 x 1.8 x 1.0 cm
Added on06/14/2025
LocalityGermany, Thuringia, Ilfeld

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
07/2025Unknown Owner$300.00
—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.