Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 2 From Erongo, Namibia MINERAL SPECIMEN Size = 24 - 106

Size = 24 - 106 mm | 0

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5 Kg | 10 Lbs

Size = 88 - 134 mm | 3

Chalcedony

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 2 From Erongo, Namibia MINERAL SPECIMEN Size = 24 - 106PRODUCT INFORMATION General Description Purpurite is a Manganese Iron Phosphate mineral with varying amounts of Iron depending on its source. It occurs in colour ranges from brownish black via purple and violet to dark red. Purpurite forms a series with the Iron bearing endmember Heterosite, FePO4. We obtain Purpurite from Namibia. Purpurite doesn't form crystals but rather occurs as a beautiful metallic chatoyancy in veins and along fracture plains