Romanechite; Palo Verde, Imperial County, CA, USA; 1 kg
Our raw stones are partially not cleaned. Possible impurities such as dust or dirt can be easily and quickly removed with water. This has no impact on the product quality.
Romanechite from Palo Verde, Imperial County, CA, USA; 1 kg
This 1 kg lot contains massive, botryoidal aggregates of Romanechite from the area south of Palo Verde in California. The dark, metallic manganese mineral shows compact to porous structures with characteristic gray-black to brown tones. When broken, the pieces reveal fresh silvery-gray surfaces that emphasize the mineral’s metallic character.
Geology & Origin
Romanechite is an important secondary manganese oxide mineral formed in the oxidation zones of manganese-rich ore deposits. The locality near Palo Verde in Imperial County is part of the Colorado Desert region, well known for its manganese mineralization. These deposits originated from hydrothermal fluids filling fractures and cavities, later enriched through intense weathering processes.
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To see the colors better the stones are wetted for some pictures.
Usage Instructions
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
Legal Notices
Safety
We accept no liability for damages resulting from improper and/or non-recommended use. Please carefully assess the suitability of the product before any alternative use.
Responsible Provider
Mikon Mineralienkontor GmbH
Steinslieth 11
D-37130 Gleichen OT Klein Lengden
Email: info@mikon-online.com
| shipment-weight, NOT netto weight (kg) | 1.100000 |
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