Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 5 From Erongo, Namibia Malawi making it a sought-after collector's

making it a sought-after collector's item

often with phantoms in the crystals

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

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

which comes from its high Chromium content

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 5 From Erongo, Namibia Malawi making it a sought-after collector'sPRODUCT 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