Manganese Ore - Sugilite or Purple Rhodonite

This manganese ore was imported from South Africa for use in steel production. It may be sugilite or purple rhodonite. I am working on getting it analyzed and I will let you know what it is as soon as I have results. This material is hard and has a beautiful polish. The patterns are variable from swirls and bands to tiny orbs. The purple is mixed with black, making striking cabochons.

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