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General Description
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.Product Data
Locality = Erongo, NamibiaGrade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 135 - 162 mm | 5.3 - 6.4 inch
Net Weight = 2.6 Kg | 5.7 Lbs
Product Type = Small Batch
Weight = 2.6 kg
SKU =
A74656PURP
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 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.Product Data
Locality = Erongo, NamibiaGrade = Very Good to A Grade
Size = 135 - 162 mm | 5.3 - 6.4 inch
Net Weight = 2.6 Kg | 5.7 Lbs
Product Type = Small Batch