Manganese

Manganese was an elemental material found in the Realms.

Description
Manganese appeared as a metallic black substance, similar to hematite.

Availability
Dissolved manganese in seawater precipitated into nodes of metal on the ocean floor, among other metals.

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.


 * 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 various metal alloys.
 * Metal-polishing abrasives used a mixture of substances, including manganese, iron oxide, and other minerals and oils.