Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 5 From Erongo, Namibia Malawi Serpentine Crystals Set In Copper

Serpentine Crystals Set In Copper Art Wire Wrap Pendant

Size = 40 - 80 mm | 1

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

which comes from its high Chromium content

making it a sought-after collector's item

Natural Metallic Purpurite Cobbed Specimens x 5 From Erongo, Namibia Malawi Serpentine Crystals Set In CopperPRODUCT 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