PRODUCT 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 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 = Good to A Grade
Size = 73 - 100 mm | 2.9 - 3.9 inch
Net Weight = 2 Kg | 4.4 Lbs
Product Type = Small Batch
Net Weight = 1.99 kg
SKU = PURP1BO148479-LB240809