manganite

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Scope note
Manganite is an oxide ore mineral of manganese that forms dark steel gray to iron black crystal bundles or fibrous masses. A pigment derived from manganite was used in prehistoric cave paintings.
manganite
Accepted term: 05-Jan-2026