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Pyrolusite

ID: 84

Pyrolusite

Chemical Formula

MnO₂

Hardness (Mohs)

1-2

Crystal System

Tetragonal

Streak

black

Luster

Metallic

Diaphaneity

Opaque

Color

black

Fun Facts

Pyrolusite is known as "fire washer" because it was historically used to remove color from glass!