Långban
Långban, in Sweden, is one of the most mineralogically famous localities in the world — the type locality for dozens of rare species.
About Långbanextended article
What it is known for
The Långban manganese-iron skarn has produced an extraordinary diversity of rare manganese, lead, and arsenate minerals, many found nowhere else.
What collectors look for
Långban's many type-locality rarities are the draw for systematic and micro collectors.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Långban?
Långban is a mineral locality in Värmland, Sweden.
What is Långban known for?
Långban, in Sweden, is one of the most mineralogically famous localities in the world — the type locality for dozens of rare species.
References & databases
Mindat.org is the world’s largest open mineralogy database.