pyrolusite

noun

pyrolusite

noun

Etymology From pyro- + Ancient Greek λοῦσις (loûsis) + English -ite.

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Chemistry, Geography, Geology, Mineralogy, Natural sciences, Physical sciences A dark coloured mineral, consisting of manganese dioxide (MnO₂), that is an important ore of manganese.

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