Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 6 From Erongo, Namibia LARGE Tray Each piece offers a geological

Each piece offers a geological snapshot of the Miocene

All very nice

Found primarily in sedimentary environments and often forming through biological processes by marine organisms such as corals and mollusks

A stunning range of extra rare Mtorolite (Emerald Chrome Chrysoprase) plates which have been polished on the one side

The material has stunning optic to near optic clarity and a gentle Smokey colour

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 6 From Erongo, Namibia LARGE Tray Each piece offers a geologicalPRODUCT 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