Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 5 From Erongo, Namibia Malawi has recently come to life

has recently come to life with active mining operations

is a variety of Quartz recognized for its golden yellow hues and distinctive honeycomb matrix

often with phantoms in the crystals

Size = 40 - 80 mm | 1

the transfer of stone working and carving skills to younger generations has suffered

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 5 From Erongo, Namibia Malawi has recently come to lifePRODUCT 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