Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 3 From Erongo, Namibia HAND MADE which can appear almost black

which can appear almost black in dim light

This is a fairly rare material which is not often worked

Size = 68 - 78 mm | 2

The deposit offers a diverse spectrum of color intensity

Size = 104 - 123 mm

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 3 From Erongo, Namibia HAND MADE which can appear almost blackPRODUCT 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