Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 3 From Erongo, Namibia Lesotho Size = 88 - 99

Size = 88 - 99 mm

Size = 64 - 102 mm | 2

This piece features deep internal caverns containing smaller clear quartz crystals and etched areas

The crystals from this region often arrive stained or coated with complex patinas

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 3 From Erongo, Namibia Lesotho Size = 88 - 99PRODUCT 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