Polished Metallic Purpurite Slices With Matte Finish x 6 From Erongo, Namibia Multi - Terminated Size = 28 - 35

Size = 28 - 35 mm | 1

Tourmaline Group comprises trigonal borosilicates of the cyclosilicate superclass

Terminations have been polished

known for exceptional clarity and transparency

It has been recently reported that the President of Madagascar has purchased the mine producing this material

Polished Metallic Purpurite Slices With Matte Finish x 6 From Erongo, Namibia Multi - Terminated Size = 28 - 35PRODUCT INFORMATION General Description Nice to see polished material! Rare as hens teeth! 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