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Psilomelane (Pyrolusite, Romanèchite, Cryptomelane) from Lake Valley District, Sierra County, New Mexico

 
Psilomelane (Pyrolusite, Romanèchite, Cryptomelane) from Lake Valley District, Sierra County, New Mexico

Psilomelane (Pyrolusite, Romanèchite, Cryptomelane) from Lake Valley District, Sierra County, New Mexico

DESCRIPTION:No. 77468
Mineral:Psilomelane (Pyrolusite, Romanèchite, Cryptomelane)
Locality:Lake Valley District, Sierra County, New Mexico
Description:Cluster of crystallized black psilomelane, a mineral group name for manganese-oxide minerals including pyrolusite, romanèchite, and cryptomelane, in hemispherical layered-growth aggregates and fine hair-like crystals to 1 mm. Collected in 1997
Overall Size:3.5x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:micro to 1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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