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Pyroxmangite

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Description
Locality: 
Taguchi Mine, Shidara-cho, Kita-Shidara-gun, Aichi Prefecture, Honshu Island, Japan
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
4.2 × 5.6 × 3.8 cm
Largest Crystal: 
0.50cm
Description

One fine, sharply terminated crystal of pyroxmangite together with crystal sections. The main pyroxmangite crystal is cherry red and gemmy. From the celebrated and desirable Japanese locality. Rare.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Pyroxmangite

Formula: 
MnSiO3
Strunz: 
9.DO.05
Hardness: 
5.5 - 6.0
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