Natural Metallic Purpurite Specimens x 12 From Erongo, Namibia

A NOTE FROM NICK

A Nice Tray of a Dozen Natural Silky Metallic Purple Purpurite on Matrix Selected Rough Cobbed Specimens. We mined this ourselves up behind Usakos towards the  Erongo mountains and good material like this is getting hard to find. Has a very specific way of polishing which is complicated but rewarding as Lapidary material, but these are great as metallic purple specimens, 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 

Rare Purpurite: A Stunning Gem from Namibia

Check out our exclusive Purpurite, a rare Manganese Iron Phosphate mineral known for its vibrant colors of deep violet purple to brownish-black. Its standout feature is the metallic chatoyancy that shimmers along its veins and fractures. Sourced from Namibia, our collection offers high-quality pieces with unique luster. Don’t miss this chance to add a truly striking gem to your collection!

PRODUCT MINERALS 
Manganese Phosphate, Iron

PRODUCT FEATURES 
Orthorhombic, Chatoyant, Silky, Metallic, Matrix

PRODUCT COLOUR 
Purple, Silver

MOHS HARDNESS SCALE
4 to 5

PRODUCT DATA
Locality = Erongo, Namibia 
Grade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 61 - 91 mm