Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 3 From Erongo, Namibia Lesotho Iolite’s deep blue hue

Iolite’s deep blue hue

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The crystals from this region often arrive stained or coated with complex patinas

Size = 112 - 174 mm | 4

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 3 From Erongo, Namibia Lesotho Iolite’s deep blue huePRODUCT 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