Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 3 From Erongo, Namibia Zambia Size = 52 - 93

Size = 52 - 93 mm | 2 - 3

Size = 140 - 136 mm | 5

3 Kg | 3 Lbs

also known as Water Sapphire or Cordierite

including bright red

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 3 From Erongo, Namibia Zambia Size = 52 - 93PRODUCT 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