Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 18 From Erongo, Namibia Congo Size = 96 - 165

Size = 96 - 165 mm

Size = 62 - 101 mm

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Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 18 From Erongo, Namibia Congo Size = 96 - 165PRODUCT 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