Manganite
specimen number:
1392155
location:
Montreal mine, Iron Co., Wisconsin, USA
description:
A superb cluster of bladed lustrous black manganite crystals. In great condition, this is superb for the species from this old and famous locality. The specimen is figured in The Mineralogical Record, May, June, 2020, page 426, figure 21. The piece was on public display at the Cincinnati, 1993 show, the Denver, 1997 show, and the East Coast 2018 show.
Size: 7.5 x 5.0 x 3.0 cm (small-cabinet)
Collection: Karen & David DeBruin
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