Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 2 From Erongo, Namibia MINERAL SPECIMEN albeit not A grade

albeit not A grade

Size = 24 - 106 mm | 0

Size = 112 - 118 mm

Size = 52 - 70 mm | 2 - 2

we've taken on the mission of establishing a market for the meticulously hand-carved stone works of art originating from this region

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 2 From Erongo, Namibia MINERAL SPECIMEN albeit not A gradePRODUCT 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