AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Morocco > Psilomelane (romanèchite+hollandite+cryptomelane) |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 80633 |
Mineral: | Psilomelane (romanèchite+hollandite+cryptomelane) |
Locality: | near Taouz, d'Er-Rissani region, Errachidia Province, Morocco |
Description: | Mammilary formations to 22 mm of black psilomelane (mixture of oxides of manganese composed of romanèchite, hollandite, cryptomelane, etc.). The surfaces of the psilomelane have slightly dull luster, and are NOT polished like other dealers sell. Ex. Miller #M3797; originally acquired from Don Olson |
Overall Size: | 6x4x3.5 cm |
Crystals: | 1-3 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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