Igniting `MnO_(2)` in air converts it quantitatively to `Mn_(3)O_(4)`. A sample of pyrolusite is of the following composition: `MnO_(2) = 80%`, `SiO_(2)` and other inert constituents = 15%, and rest bearing `H_(2) O`. The sample is ignited to constant weight. What is the percent of `Mn` in the ingnited sample?

Answer

`59.37%` ;