Manganese Dioxide

What is Manganese Dioxide?

Manganese dioxide also referred to as Manganese Oxide is a chemical compound that naturally occurs as the mineral pyrolusite.

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Source(s) Derived From	Other Natural Sources This blackish or brown solid occurs naturally as the mineral pyrolusite, which is the main ore of manganese and a component of manganese nodules. [1]
Natural or Artificial?	Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources)
References	Manganese dioxide - Wikipedia
Aliases (Also Known As)	Manganese Oxide Color Key - (Click/Tap to View) Natural Natural & Possibly Unsafe Artificial Artificial & Possibly Unsafe Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) Both (Can be derived from Natural & Artificial Sources) & Possibly Unsafe

Action	User	Date/Time
Ingredient added	UPC Food Search	May 25, 2009 @ 10:32 PM