Manganbabingtonite

Manganbabingtonite from Iron Cap Mine, Graham County, Arizona

Collection

John Betts - Fine Minerals

Description

Striated black Manganbabingtonite crystals covering one face of greenish matrix. Manganbabingtonite is very rare and this occurrence is only the second in the world, and is the purest known. Ex. A. Stevenson (1916-2007) collection; ex. D. Shannon 1983.

Locality

Iron Cap Mine, Graham County, Arizona

Dimensions

3 x 2 x 1.5 cm.


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