MN325

Sample ID MN325 • Cabinet E

Pyrolusite

8.233cm W x 4.274cm H x 10.218cm D • 578g
Sample TypeMineralColorDark GrayLusterMetallic
StreakBlackCleavage/FractureUneven fractureSpecific Gravity4.128
Geographic Location/DateNova Scotia Mohs Hardness 1

A mass of Dark gray fibrous crystals laying nearly flat on top of a brick-colored rock. Leaves sooty marks when touched and easily writes on paper. When specific gravity was measured many air bubbles left and the weight decreased. This likely would have continued for a while more.