Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 5 From Erongo, Namibia Malawi the transfer of stone working

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

characterized by its white patina exterior

has recently come to life with active mining operations

making it a sought-after collector's item

Size = 44 - 61 mm

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 5 From Erongo, Namibia Malawi the transfer of stone workingPRODUCT 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