Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 18 From Erongo, Namibia Congo Size = 53 - 95

Size = 53 - 95 mm | 2

Some even feature central Dogtooth Calcite crystals

The material from these regions consistently exhibits captivating color intensity and gem-like clarity

Includes a hand written label with species and locality information

With a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 18 From Erongo, Namibia Congo Size = 53 - 95PRODUCT 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