Pink Pyroxmangite ~ Sunnyside Mine, CO

Sunnyside

9.0 oz

is a rare manganese silicate mineral known for its

striking pale to rosy pink, purplish-pink, or

reddish-brown colors. It is a triclinic polymorph of rhodonite,

often forming in high-temperature environments. Due to its perfect

cleavage and,5.5–6 Mohs hardness, it is considered a rare,

difficult-to-cut gemstone often sought by collectors,

with notable deposits in Japan, Brazil, Australia, and the USA.

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