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Hausmannite
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa
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Classification |
Mineral |
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Origin Location |
N'Chwanning Mine, Kuruman, South Africa |
Description |
A highly lustrous cluster of jet black hausmannite displaying rich surface etching and sharp, euhedral crystal form throughout. This mineral is a complex oxide of manganese. The samples that come from South Africa are among the best that are available for this uncommon material. Formerly from the collection of Dr. Barratt L. Phillips. |
Luster |
Not noted, see photo. |
Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
Handling |
No special handling is required. |
Modifications |
No modifications. |
Size Group |
Miniature |
Weight |
Not weighed precisely yet, please inquire. |
Dimensions |
Not measured precisely yet, please inquire. |
Quantity |
1 Specimen |
Mineral List |
Hausmannite: Mn2+Mn3+2O4 manganese manganese tetroxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Similarly Colored Minerals:
Minerals with similar color profiles are shown below.
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Corundum var. Sapphire / Biotite Stephanite Schorl Fluorite / Quartz Goethite Meteorite- Taenite/ Kamacite (Campo del Cielo) |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Element List:
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
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Mineral Group:
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Structural Group(s):
Fleischers Group(s): hausmannite
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Tools |
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