Pyrolusite
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Pyrolusite (manganese oxide) is not typically seen in specimens that are actually aesthetic; but this find in New Mexico was an exception. Here, you see it having formed tightly stacked "books" of crystals that together create this shimmering, silvery-grey specimen.
Product details
SpeciesPyrolusite
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.3 x 2.9 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, New Mexico, Las Cruces
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Pyrolusite
jet-black crystals and dramatic pseudomorphs with steel luster; prized display pieces from storied Mn deposits, Ilfeld and the Kalahari Field.Regional guide
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