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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 of the host rock. Excellent rare specimens for collectors. Purpurite is a Manganese Iron Phosphate mineral. Price is grade dependent. Items are as shown.Product Data
Locality = Erongo, NamibiaGrade = A Grade
Size = 62 - 111 mm | 2.4 - 4.4 inch
Net Weight = 3 Kg | 6.6 Lbs
Product Type = Small Batch
Weight = 3.011 kg
SKU =
A113382PURP**
Currently 1 in stock.
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PRODUCT 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 of the host rock. Excellent rare specimens for collectors. Purpurite is a Manganese Iron Phosphate mineral. Price is grade dependent. Items are as shown.Product Data
Locality = Erongo, NamibiaGrade = A Grade
Size = 62 - 111 mm | 2.4 - 4.4 inch
Net Weight = 3 Kg | 6.6 Lbs
Product Type = Small Batch