Pyrolusite
pyrolusite. ( ˌpaɪrəʊˈluːsaɪt) n. (Minerals) a blackish fibrous or soft powdery mineral consisting of manganese dioxide in tetragonal crystalline form. It occurs in association with other manganese ores and is an important source of manganese. Formula: MnO2. [C19: from pyro- + Greek lousis a washing +-ite 1, from its use in purifying glass]