Pyrolusite
Imini Mine, Imini, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco
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| Classification |
Mineral |
| Tags |
Coating
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| Origin Location |
Imini Mine, Imini, Ouarzazate Province, Morocco |
| Description |
A spectacular specimen of the manganese oxide mineral pyrolusite from Morocco, which exhibits chrome-bright metallic luster in incredible, perfect acicular radiating sprays that cling to the surface of the matrix rock. Pyrolusite is generally used as an important source of manganese ore, but samples of this quality are prized by collectors for their brilliant luster and exemplary crystal form. Be careful handling this material - it can produce metal splinters. |
| Luster |
Metallic |
| Luster (Groundmass) |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Optical Phenomena |
Not noted, see photo. |
| Mineral Group / Note |
Not noted, check reference links below. |
| Handling |
Do not touch - produces sharp metal splinters |
| Modifications |
No modifications. |
| Size Group |
Small Cabinet |
| Weight |
138.30 grams |
| Dimensions |
6.00 cm * 5.00 cm * 4.00 cm |
| Quantity |
1 Specimen |
| Mineral List |
Pyrolusite: MnO2
manganese dioxide *
* Formula chemical names are auto-generated - may be incorrect on complex formulas.
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Specimen Analysis |
Color Table
Colors found in this specimen image are shown below. Higher number indicates greater concentration of that color.
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Similarly Colored Minerals:
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Calcite var. Panda Galena / Pyrite Chalcedony var. Onyx Arsenic (Native) Iron Oxide var. Moqui Marble  Quartz var. Amethyst / Laumontite |
Elements in this Specimen:
Elements that are part of the official chemical structure of the minerals occurring in this specimen are indicated below.
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Minerals with Similar Chemistry:
Minerals that are similar in terms of their chemical makeup are shown below.
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Mineral Group:
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Structural Group(s):
Fleischers Group(s):
rutile
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