Manganese

Manganese was an elemental material found in the Realms.
==Description==
Manganese appeared as a metallic black substance, similar to hematite.
==Availability==
In , the Elemental Store of Karsus Enclave sold pure elemental powdered manganese for 6 gp per .
Anastur's Abrasives had prospectors that searched the Delimbiyr Vale for deposits of manganese and other minerals.
===Occurrences===
* Dissolved manganese in seawater precipitated into nodes of metal on the ocean floor, among other metals.
* Crown of silver gems contained strong black bands of manganese.
* Spinels were made up of crystalline manganese oxide and aluminum.
* Moss agates had gray-green inclusions of manganese that resembled moss.
==Usages==
* Manganese had some use in producing metal alloys.
* Metal-polishing abrasives used a mixture of substances, including manganese, iron oxide, and other minerals and oils.
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===References===
Category:Metals
Category:Substances
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Category:Items from Netheril
Category:Items from North Faerûn
Category:Items from Delimbiyr Vale
Category:Items from Northwest Faerûn
Category:Items from Faerûn
Category:Items from Toril