'Purpurite is a Manganese Iron phosphate mineral with varying amounts of Iron depending upon 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.
Locality = Namibia
Grade = Good to A Grade
Size = 88 - 111 mm | 3.5 - 4.4 inch
Nett Weight = 2 Kg | 4.4 Lbs
Product Type = Small Batch
Locality = Namibia
Grade = Good to A Grade
Size = 88 - 111 mm | 3.5 - 4.4 inch
Nett Weight = 2 Kg | 4.4 Lbs
Product Type = Small Batch
Weight = 2.0 kg
SKU =
KT00298PURP**
Currently 1 in stock.
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'Purpurite is a Manganese Iron phosphate mineral with varying amounts of Iron depending upon 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.
Locality = Namibia
Grade = Good to A Grade
Size = 88 - 111 mm | 3.5 - 4.4 inch
Nett Weight = 2 Kg | 4.4 Lbs
Product Type = Small Batch
Locality = Namibia
Grade = Good to A Grade
Size = 88 - 111 mm | 3.5 - 4.4 inch
Nett Weight = 2 Kg | 4.4 Lbs
Product Type = Small Batch