GemRocks: Psilomelane

Psilomelane chalcedony - name sometimes given chalcedony with black bands, the blackness of which are due to the presence of Mn- oxide ["psilomelane"], from Mexico. USES: So far as a …

slabs-psilomelane

Psilomelane is basically a Manganese-Oxide, it takes a beautiful polish (though messy to cut), resulting in wonderful pieces when there are line patterns or bulls-eyes in it. We charge one …

Psilomelane: Meanings, Properties and Powers

Psilomelane (psi)

This chapter describes Psilomelane (abbrv. psi), as seen with optical, reflected light microscopy. After summing up compositional data, main properties and optical parameters, …

Psilomelane – WGNHS – UW–Madison

Psilomelane forms as a weathering product of other manganese minerals, as concretions or dendrites deposited by ground water or as nodules precipitated from lake water. Such nodules have been found at various places in Green …

Psilomelane : Properties, Formation, Uses, Localities

Psilomelane is a barium manganese oxide mineral, typically presenting as black or dark gray with a submetallic to dull luster. It often forms botryoidal or stalactitic masses, …

Psilomelane

Psilomelane is similar in appearance to Hematite, except for the swirls and patterns. Commonly massive, botryoidal, stalactitic and can also be found as earthy crusts or massive. Psilomelane is an obsolete group name and general …

The Mineral psilomelane

Psilomelane describes barium manganese hydroxides that do not form in visible crystals. Originally recognized as an individual mineral species, Psilomelane was discredited by the …

Psilomelane

Psilomelane is similar in appearance to Hematite, except for the swirls and patterns. Commonly massive, botryoidal, stalactitic and can also be found as earthy crusts or massive. Psilomelane …

PSILOMELANE

PSILOMELANE. Barium manganese hydroxides that do not form visible crystals. These include Romanechite & Hollandite that are not specifically identified and sometimes mixed together. …

Psilomelane – WGNHS – UW–Madison

Psilomelane forms as a weathering product of other manganese minerals, as concretions or dendrites deposited by ground water or as nodules precipitated from lake water. Such nodules …

Psilomelane: Meanings, Properties and Powers

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Psilomelane

PSILOMELANE, a mineral consisting of hydrous manganese oxide with variable amounts of barium, potassium, &c. It is sometimes considered to be a hydrous manganese manganate, …