Raw Pyrolusite on Matrix, Chunky - One of a Kind, 5.5 In, 3.7 Lb

Pyrolusite is the main ore of manganese, and in raw form it has a silver, metallic shine that looks almost machined against the rock around it.

On this chunky specimen the pyrolusite is embedded right into its matrix, so it keeps a completely natural look. It shines best in natural light, where the metallic surface flashes as you turn it. It is thick and weighty, solid enough to sit as the main mineral on a bookshelf or office credenza. It suits a mineral collector, a metallurgist, or anyone with a taste for industrial, monochrome decor.

About Pyrolusite

Pyrolusite is manganese dioxide and the main ore of manganese, used in making ferromanganese for steel. It forms under oxidizing conditions in hydrothermal deposits and is black to steel gray with a metallic luster. Its name comes from the Greek for fire and to wash, after its old use clearing tints from glass.

Stone Meaning: Pyrolusite is traditionally associated with transformation and resolve.

Good to Know

• Pyrolusite leaves a black or bluish black streak, a quick way to tell it from hematite, which streaks red brown.
• Its hardness drops to about 2 when massive, so the silver surface can wear if rubbed.

Additional Details

• You receive the exact pyrolusite specimen shown.
• About 4.825" x 5.5" x 2.75"; about 1.69 kg (3.7 lb).
• Natural raw pyrolusite on matrix.
• Pyrolusite readily leaves dark marks on fingers and fabric; handle it by the matrix and wash your hands afterward.

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