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PhotosManganite from Tadaout

18th Apr 2024 22:18 UTCMax Merlo

05326130017135488891626.jpg
Goethite, Hematite
Vein 12, Tadaout, Taouz Caïdat, Er-Rissani Cercle, Errachidia Province, Drâa-Tafilalet Region, Morocco
Copyright © Eugene & Sharon Cisneros
I would say that the appearance of this specimen can be traced back to a beautiful manganite rather than to an undefined manganese oxide, and also the specimen https://www.mindat.org/Q0D-3K0 should be aligned with what is written in the respective captions.

I belive it's a very recent discovery and this mineral should be added to the list of minerals present in this locality.

Cheers,
Max

18th Apr 2024 23:30 UTCKevin Conroy Manager

The description states "manganite", so I'm not sure why the uploader didn't add manganite to the locality mineral list before posting the photo.

19th Apr 2024 00:38 UTCEd Clopton 🌟 Expert

Maybe just clicked the wrong mineral in the list when uploading--"manganese oxides" and "manganite" must be close if not adjacent in the list.

19th Apr 2024 08:08 UTCJordi Fabre Manager

I would say that the appearance of this specimen can be traced back to a beautiful manganite rather than to an undefined manganese oxide, and also the specimen https://www.mindat.org/Q0D-3K0 should be aligned with what is written in the respective captions.
I belive it's a very recent discovery and this mineral should be added to the list of minerals present in this locality.

Cheers,
Max
 

These are not 'Manganite', but Goethites (analyzed) :

https://www.mineral-forum.com/message-board/viewtopic.php?p=82033#82033 

20th Apr 2024 10:21 UTCMax Merlo

Thanks Jordi,

as usual your information is one step ahead.

Max

19th Apr 2024 08:22 UTCKeith Compton 🌟 Manager

Max / Jordi

Photo updated per FMF analysis and notation added to indicate Goethite

19th Apr 2024 16:54 UTCUwe Kolitsch Manager

More "manganites" changed to goethite.

20th Apr 2024 10:21 UTCMax Merlo

Thanks all.
 
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