Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 6 From Erongo, Namibia Angola Size = 116 - 142

Size = 116 - 142 mm

these pieces may show natural fissures or vug-like features

There is a sub-variety from Shamva

Size = 80 - 105 mm

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 6 From Erongo, Namibia Angola Size = 116 - 142PRODUCT 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