Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 6 From Erongo, Namibia Angola these pieces may show natural

these pieces may show natural fissures or vug-like features

While botryoidal specimens are commonly available

Size = 116 - 142 mm

Size = 220 x 120 x 130 mm | 4 x 5 x 0 inch

There is a sub-variety from Shamva

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 6 From Erongo, Namibia Angola these pieces may show naturalPRODUCT 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