{"product_id":"natural-medium-large-metallic-purpurite-specimens-x-6-from-erongo-namibia","title":"Natural Medium-Large Metallic Purpurite Specimens x 6 From Erongo, Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA NOTE FROM NICK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA tray of 6 natural medium large metallic Purpurite rough specimens. These have bright royal purple shimmering metallic reflections on them and are 70-80% pure purple Purpurite. We have mined this material several times and it's now getting hard to find the good material like this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePurpurite is a manganese iron phosphate mineral that forms in pegmatites, often with Heterosite. It does not form crystals but occurs as masses and veins in the host rock, deep purple with a silky, metallic to chatoyant sheen. Polished pieces are often sealed to protect the colour from oxidation. It has a Mohs hardness of 4 to 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCT DATA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLocality = Erongo, Namibia\u003cbr\u003eGrade = Very Good to A Grade\u003cbr\u003eSize = 83 - 127 mm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PURPURITE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50898547441857,"sku":"190-240-261105BM-179-170","price":1680.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2066\/6451\/files\/190240_6.jpg?v=1794408511","url":"https:\/\/www.toprocks.com\/products\/natural-medium-large-metallic-purpurite-specimens-x-6-from-erongo-namibia","provider":"Toprock Gemstones and Minerals ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}