Romanechite is sometimes synonymous with Psilomelane, but in reality Romanechite is a strictly defined mineral that is recognized by the IMA, whereas Psilomelane is not specifically identified, or is a compound of several barium manganse oxides including Romanechite. Romanechite is named after the locality of Romanèche-Thorens in France, the type locality for this mineral.
Romanechite occurs in many manganese deposits, though most often in uninteresting habit and not necessarily identified. The type locality for Romanechite is Romanèche, Saône-et-Loire, France. Other important localities include the Clara Mine, Oberwolfach, Black Forest, Baden-Württemberg, Germany; the Adam Heber Mine, Neustädtel, Schneeberg, Saxony, Germany; and an unspecified locality in Pinal Co, Arizona which has recently been producing nice specimens.
