Hausmannite, Black Rock, Northern Cape, South Africa.

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Aggregate of hausmannite crystals on gangue, named after Jean-Frédéric-Louis Hausmann, German mineralogist (1782-1859).
The pseudo-octahedral crystals are shiny black, with a beautiful metallic luster.
Hausmannite is a manganese oxide with worldwide occurrences.
This specimen comes from the Black Rock mine in South Africa, in the large collection of Belgian chemist René Hubin.

  • Description

    Description

    Aggregate of hausmannite crystals on gangue, named after Jean-Frédéric-Louis Hausmann, German mineralogist (1782-1859).
    The pseudo-octahedral crystals are shiny black, with a beautiful metallic luster.
    Hausmannite is a manganese oxide with worldwide occurrences.
    This specimen comes from the Black Rock mine in South Africa, in the large collection of Belgian chemist René Hubin.

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  • Additional information

    Additional information

    Weight 0,052 kg
    Dimensions 5,5 × 2,9 × 1,6 cm