pyrolusite

GPTKB entity

Statements (37)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf granite
gptkbp:associatedMinerals gptkb:braunite
gptkb:goethite
gptkb:hausmannite
gptkb:manganite
hematite
gptkbp:category oxide mineral
gptkbp:chemicalFormula MnO2
gptkbp:cleavage perfect on {110}
gptkbp:color black
gptkbp:containsElement oxygen
manganese
gptkbp:crystalSystem tetragonal
gptkbp:Dana_classification 04.04.01.02
gptkbp:density 4.4-5.0 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Johann_Gottlob_Lehmann
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1774
gptkbp:event hydrothermal veins
sedimentary deposits
gptkbp:fracture uneven
gptkbp:habit fibrous
granular
columnar
gptkbp:hardnessMohs 6-6.5
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label pyrolusite
gptkbp:IMASymbol Pyr
gptkbp:luster metallic
gptkbp:namedAfter Greek words for 'fire' and 'to wash'
gptkbp:solubility insoluble in water
gptkbp:streak black
gptkbp:Strunz_classification 4.DB.05
gptkbp:transparency opaque
gptkbp:uses glass decolorization
manufacture of batteries
ore of manganese
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Appalachian_region
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5