Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 6 From Erongo, Namibia Zambia Although still used a gemstone

Although still used a gemstone today

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Minor polishing efforts and material is not wasted

Size = 54 - 78 mm | 2

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 6 From Erongo, Namibia Zambia Although still used a gemstonePRODUCT 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