{"product_id":"1-9-rough-purple-purpurite-manganese-mineral-specimen-location-namibia-06mcc315","title":"1.9\" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLocation: Namibia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 2.4 Ounces \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: 1.9 Inches Long, 1.9 Inches Wide, 0.9 Inches Thick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d790e;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe item pictured is the one you will receive. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(186, 110, 34);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurpurite \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eis a rare manganese iron phosphate mineral known for its distinctive purple coloration. Its name comes from the Latin word “purpura,” meaning purple. This mineral occurs in shades ranging from deep violet to reddish-purple and is composed mainly of manganese phosphate, with the formula MnPO4·H2O. Iron content can affect its color and appearance. Purpurite forms as a secondary mineral by alteration of primary manganese minerals such as lithiophilite and triphylite, typically in phosphate-rich granite pegmatite environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe physical properties of purpurite include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ranges from violet to deep red\/pink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4-4.5 on the Mohs scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e: Orthorhombic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLuster\u003c\/strong\u003e: Dull to earthy or satiny.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransparency\u003c\/strong\u003e: Typically translucent to opaque.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr id=\"horizontalrule\"\u003e","brand":"Purp24","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51897738101016,"sku":"06MCC315","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1250\/0441\/files\/5U8A2985_648b8b13-19cd-4c37-a7db-91c668880ddf.jpg?v=1775060920","url":"https:\/\/www.fossilageminerals.com\/products\/1-9-rough-purple-purpurite-manganese-mineral-specimen-location-namibia-06mcc315","provider":"Fossil Age Minerals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}