Manganite crystals. This mineral consists of a combination of both manganese oxide and manganese hydroxide, characterised by short prismatic crystals.

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Manganite crystals. This mineral consists of a combination of both manganese oxide and manganese hydroxide, characterised by short prismatic crystals. This specimen is from Ilfeld in the Harz Mountains, Germany, and measures 140 mm across.

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