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TitlePyrolusite from Herdorf, Australia
DescriptionPyrolusite, MnO2, is typically black, here it is dark brown. It is generally a secondary mineral, found as coatings, nodules, dendrites or in beds. This specimen is about 8 cm across.
LocationAustralia. Near Herdorf.
PhotographerShannon Heinle. 2001-02-08.
CollectionUniversity of North Dakota Mineralogy Collection #707.
Key wordspyrolusite, Australia
Tech details832 KB. Hand specimen. Fujifilm FinePix S1Pro digital camera; 60mm AF Nikon micro lens.
GeoDIL number36