Manganese Collection

Franklinite, zinc ore
A granular rock composed of white calcite, dull green willemite, red zincite and black franklinite (Zinc Iron Manganese Oxide). See T00387 for a fluorescent view

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Purpurite Maine, USA Date:

Manganite, Warwickshire, England
Acicular manganite crystals on massive manganite. Manganite, which is a valuable manganese ore, was worked at Nuneaton and Hartshill in Warwickshire by the Cornish Mining Company from around 1820 to

Plate, Marseille, Late 17th / early 18th century. Creator
Plate, Marseille, Late 17th/early 18th century

Octagonal Cup with Handle, Venice, 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Octagonal Cup with Handle, Venice, 19th century

Octagonal set of Merrymen Plates, c. 1680 (tin-glazed earthenware)
3255310 Octagonal set of Merrymen Plates, c.1680 (tin-glazed earthenware) by English School, (17th century); diam: 19.1 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Temple Newsam House) UK; (add.info)

Johan Gottlieb Gahn (engraving)
815762 Johan Gottlieb Gahn (engraving) by Swedish School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johan Gottlieb Gahn (1745 - 1818)

Hawker Siddeley HS-125-1B - 522 ZS-MAN
Hawker Siddeley HS-125-1B/522 ZS-MAN (msn 25067), of S.A. Manganese. Date: circa 1973

Cutting off lead from a manganese chain casting, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965
Cutting off lead from a manganese chain casting, Edgar Allens steel foundry, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, 1965

An Octagonal Salt-Glaze Teapot, c1770. An Octagonal Salt-Glaze Teapot and Cover of Staffordshire Ware moulded with military subjects in yellow, rose, green and blue

Rhodochrosite which means rose-coloured comprises of (manganese carbonate). This specimen originates South Africa

Wet Battery: Leclance cell, invented c1866. Glass vessel containing zinc rod, solution of chloride of ammonia, and porous block of carbon surrounded by pieces of carbon manganese dioxide

Anthropomorphic jar. 13th-16th centuries. Spain
Anthropomorphic jar. 13th-16th centuries. Gothic. From Church of the Carmen. Regional Museum. Manresa. Spain

Plate. 13th-16th centuries. Spain
Plate with zoomorphic decoration. 13th-16th centuries. Gothic. Manresana ceramics. Regional Museum. Manresa. Spain

WW2 poster, Thank You Gold Coast! Your Manganese makes steel for fighting ships. Date: 1940s

Sir Robert A. Hadfield, Vanity Fair, WH
SIR ROBERT ABBOTT HADFIELD, 1st Baronet of Sheffield (1858 - 1940) English metallurgist, noted for his work with steel alloys and the invention of manganese steel and silicon steel

Fossilized and petrified trees are scattered throughout the Crystal Forest, Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

Abandoned Manganese Mine at Cape Vani, Milos Island, Greece

Abandoned Manganese Mine at Cape Vani, Milos Island, Greece. Image shows ruins and access to bay

Manganese Mine, Insuta, Gold Coast, Ghana, West Africa. Discovered in 1915 when allies were in dire need of Manganese ore

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USA - The Tepees (on the left) are cone-shaped formations of differently coloured layers of minerals, mainly iron, carbon and manganese. Date:

Leclance cell, c1866, a type of wet battery. Zinc rod, left, central porous cell with a carbon block surrounded by small pieces of carbon and manganese dioxide

Desert varnish on red Wingate sandstone, Long Canyon, near Boulder, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah, U.S.A. October

Oval cut red Rhodochrosite gemstone

Cut Spessartine gemstone

Spessartine garnet C016 / 5657
Spessartine garnet (manganese aluminum silicate). A cut stone and crystal from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Niaux cave paintings C013 / 7409
Niaux cave paintings. Oil lamp being held up to illuminate cave paintings that are about 13, 000 years old. The original painters are also thought to have used oil-based lamps

Ruin marble C013 / 6644
Polished ruin marble. Ruin marble is a kind of limestone or marble that contains light and dark patterns, giving it the impression of a ruined cityscape

M B & B Companys Manganese Bronze Propellers make history

Plate 10, fig 1 from Mineralienbuch
An illustration of an axinite mineral specimen. Plate 10, fig 1 from Mineralienbuch by F. A. Schmidt, Stuttgart 1855

Columbite
Specimen used by Charles Hatchett when he discovered niobium (then called columbium) and now called columbite in 1801. Mineral collection, the Natural History Museum

Rhodonite
A pink specimen of rhodonite (manganese iron magnesium calcium silicate). Rhodon is greek for rose. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Spessartine comprises of (manganese aluminum silicate) and is found in metamorphic environments

Psilomelane
A bright black botryoidal mass of psilomelane. Psilomelane comprises of (barium manganese oxide hydroxide). Specimen from Monkstone mine, Brent Tor, Devon

Manganite (manganese oxide hydroxide), characterized by short prismatic crystals. This specimen is held at the Natural History Museum, London

Spessartine garnet
Spessartine comprises of (manganese aluminum silicate). A cut stone and crystal from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Braunite is a native oxide of manganese. Its crystals are dark brownish black in colour. Specimen from the Natural History Museum, London

Phosphophyllite comprises of (hydrated zinc iron manganese phosphate). Blue-green specimen from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Polished slab of rhodonite
A pink specimen of rhodonite (manganese iron magnesium calcium silicate). Rhodon is greek for rose

Sugar Beet (Beta vulgaris) manganese deficiency, close-up of leaves

Manganese. Sample of the element Manganese (Mn). Manganese is a hard, silvery-grey transition metal. Vanadium is mainly used as an alloy in steel and with aluminium

Sandstone Butte, Monument Valley
Monument Valley is part of the Colorado Plateau is located on the northern border of Arizona with southern Utah. The floor is largely Cutler Red siltstone or its sand deposited by the meandering

Sandstone Mesas with Rainbow, Utah. tif C009 / 7042
The formation of sandstone involves two principal stages. First, a layer or layers of sand accumulates as the result of sedimentation, either from water (as in a stream, lake)

Petroglyph of Running Elephant, Libya
Petroglyph (rock engraving) of an elephant in the Tadrart-Acacus region of Libya. The oldest petroglyphs are dated to approximately the Neolithic and late Upper Paleolithic boundary, about 10

Elephant Petroglyph, Libya
Petroglyph (rock engraving) of elephants in the Tadrart-Acacus region of Libya. The oldest petroglyphs are dated to approximately the Neolithic and late Upper Paleolithic boundary, about 10

Manganese and copper voltaic cell. Copper (right) and manganese (left) half cells joined by a salt bridge. When a stick of copper (Cu)

Manganese compounds on watchglasses. The colours and appearance show the difference in oxidation state of the manganese in potassium manganate (VII) (KMnO4, lower left), manganese (IV) oxide (MnO2)

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"Manganese: Unveiling the Versatile Element" Picture No. 11050115 showcases the mesmerizing world of manganese, a mineral that holds immense significance in various domains. Franklinite and zinc ore are just a glimpse into its diverse forms, each with their own unique properties. Did you know that they are be found in unexpected places? Take blueberries, for example – these delicious fruits contain traces of this essential element, contributing to our overall health and well-being. Exploring further, we stumble upon Manganite from Warwickshire, England. This striking specimen exemplifies the beauty hidden within nature's creations and highlights manganese's presence in geological wonders. Moving beyond rocks and minerals, we encounter man-made marvels like the Plate from Marseille dating back to the late 17th/early 18th century. Crafted with precision by an unknown creator, it serves as a testament to mankind's artistic prowess. Octagonal Cup with Handle hailing from Venice during the 19th century captivates us next. Its intricate design reflects both elegance and functionality while reminding us of how manganese has been integrated into everyday objects throughout history. Delving deeper into historical artifacts brings us to Octagonal Merrymen Plates crafted around c. 1680 using tin-glazed earthenware techniques. These plates not only showcase creativity but also demonstrate how manganese played a role in shaping tableware aesthetics centuries ago. The contributions of individuals cannot be overlooked either; Johan Gottlieb Gahn's engraving immortalizes his significant discoveries related to manganese chemistry – paving the way for future breakthroughs and scientific advancements. Even aviation owes gratitude to this remarkable element. The Hawker Siddeley HS-125-1B - 522 ZS-MAN aircraft stands tall as a symbol of progress made possible through innovative engineering utilizing materials such as manganese alloys. Fast-forwarding to more recent times takes us on an industrial journey where Sheffield witnessed cutting off lead from a manganese chain casting in 1965.