2.7" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia
Location: Namibia
Weight: 3.8 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.7 Inches Long, 2.2 Inches Wide, 1.2 Inches Thick
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Purpurite is a rare manganese iron phosphate mineral famed for its bold purple color. Named after the Latin “purpura” for purple, it dazzles in shades from deep violet to fiery reddish-purple. Comprised mainly of manganese phosphate (MnPO4·H2O), its color shifts with iron content. This fierce mineral forms as a secondary product by transforming primary manganese minerals like lithiophilite and triphylite, thriving in phosphate-rich granite pegmatites. Its vivid hues and unique origin make Purpurite a standout specimen for collectors and enthusiasts.
The physical properties of purpurite include:
- Color: Ranges from violet to deep red/pink.
- Hardness: 4-4.5 on the Mohs scale.
- Crystal Structure: Orthorhombic.
- Luster: Dull to earthy or satiny.
- Transparency: Typically translucent to opaque.
