Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 5 From Erongo, Namibia Malawi Size = 40 - 80

Size = 40 - 80 mm | 1

making it a sought-after collector's item

has recently come to life with active mining operations

characterized by its white patina exterior

Size = 44 - 61 mm

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 5 From Erongo, Namibia Malawi Size = 40 - 80PRODUCT 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