Large Raw Pyrolusite on Matrix Specimen - One of a Kind, 6.75 In #7

For a collector who wants pyrolusite with some heft, here is a thick, chunky specimen with silver metallic ore embedded in its matrix.

Its depth gives it a three dimensional presence from every side, so it works in a glass cabinet or on an open shelf where people can walk around it. The silver ore shows best in natural light, and a window ledge or a spot that catches afternoon sun brings it to its brightest. It suits a serious mineral collector, a geologist's office, or someone who would rather own one solid raw piece than several small ones.

About Pyrolusite

Pyrolusite, the main ore of manganese, takes its name from the Greek for fire and to wash, after its old use removing tints from glass. It usually forms granular, fibrous or columnar masses, sometimes kidney shaped crusts, with a metallic to earthy luster.

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

Good to Know

• Black, fern shaped dendrites on rock are often sold as pyrolusite, but they are usually other manganese oxides.
• Massive pyrolusite is soft, about 2 on the Mohs scale, so handle a specimen by its matrix.

Additional Details

• You receive the exact pyrolusite specimen shown.
• About 6.75" x 5.5" x 3.25"; about 2.01 kg.
• Raw pyrolusite on its natural host matrix; not polished.

Shipping and Returns

• Carefully packed in reinforced packaging made to protect fragile crystals and minerals in transit.
• We have shipped delicate stones for years, and every order is packed with that experience.
• Covered by our 30-day return policy.

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