Is germanium natural or man made?

Answer 1

Germanium (Ge) is a natural element.

Like all elements heavier than than Nickel and Iron, Germanium is naturally produced in supernova explosions of old massive stars.

Answer 2

Germanium is a naturally occurring element found in small amounts in the Earth's crust. It is typically obtained as a byproduct of zinc ore processing and is also found in some minerals.