Polished Metallic Purpurite Slices With Matte Finish x 6 From Erongo, Namibia Multi - Terminated Terminations have been polished

Terminations have been polished

offering a canvas for variably gemmy

eye-catching patterns

It has been recently reported that the President of Madagascar has purchased the mine producing this material

Prices are grade dependant

Polished Metallic Purpurite Slices With Matte Finish x 6 From Erongo, Namibia Multi - Terminated Terminations have been polishedPRODUCT INFORMATION General Description Nice to see polished material! Rare as hens teeth! 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