Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 2 From Erongo, Namibia Sold per KG displaying a pearly to vitreous

displaying a pearly to vitreous lustre and often encased in a silky silver Mica Schist matrix

Size = 70 - 88 mm | 2

Size = 144 x 116 x 61 mm | 5

with smoky shades hinting at natural radiation exposure and the light Hematoid tint arising from trace amounts of iron oxide

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Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 2 From Erongo, Namibia Sold per KG displaying a pearly to vitreousPRODUCT 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