What is another word for pyrophanite?
Pronunciation: [pˌa͡ɪɹə͡ʊfˈana͡ɪt] (IPA) 
Pyrophanite is a rare, dark red mineral composed of manganese and titanium oxide. It is often found as an accessory mineral in igneous rocks. Synonyms for pyrophanite include fire rock, pyrofanite, pyrofanite, firestone, and titanium manganese oxide. Fire rock alludes to the mineral's reddish color and association with fire, while pyrofanite is a variant spelling of the mineral's name. Firestone refers to pyrophanite's use as a gemstone for decorative purposes. Titanium manganese oxide is a more technical name for the mineral's chemical composition. Despite its beauty and rarity, pyrophanite is not widely known outside of mineral collectors and geologists.
