Pyroxmangite

Pyroxmangite is an uncommon mineral which is often pink or brown. It is popular with collectors, and was first described in 1913, and named after the mineral group pyroxenes.

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Information about Pyroxmangite

Pyroxmangite is an uncommon mineral which is often pink or brown, and popular with collectors.

Uses and History

Mineral specimens only, as far as I’m aware.

First described in 1913, and named after the mineral group pyroxenes. Pyroxmangite is the manganese member, forming a series with pyroxferroite.

Mineralogy

Chemistry
Pink, pinky-red, red, reddish brown.
Colours and Variations
White to pink
Streak
Transparent to translucent
Luster
Uneven to conchoidal, brittle
Transparency
Vitreous to pearly
Fracture
Commonly massive to granular but can form in prismatic or columnar crystals.
Crystal habit
5.5 – 6.5
Mohs hardness
3.6 – 3.8
Fluorescence
Specific Gravity
Easiest testing method
N/A

Hazards and Warnings

Mineral collectors should wash their hands after handling specimens, to avoid any exposure to potential toxins.

Almost all rocks, minerals (and, frankly, almost all other substances on earth) can produce toxic dust when cutting, which can cause serious respiratory conditions including silicosis.

When cutting or polishing rocks, minerals, shells, etc, all work should be done wet to minimise the dust, and a suitable respirator or extraction system should be used.

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  • Пироксмангит

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  • パイロクスマンガイト

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