427.2g, 4.6″x3.1″x1.6″, Rough Raw Purpurite Chunk Mineral from Namibia, B29175 www.watangems.com

427.2g, 4.6″x3.1″x1.6″, Rough Raw Purpurite Chunk Mineral from Namibia, B29175

Origin:  Usakos, Namibia

 Conversion: 

• 1 inch = 2.54 cm 
• 1 cm = 10 mm 
• 1 inch = 25.4mm

Purpurite is a manganese phosphate mineral with the formula MnPO₄, with varying amounts of iron depending upon its source. It occurs in color ranges from brownish black via purple and violet to dark red. Purpurite forms a series with the iron-bearing endmember heterosite, FePO₄.

Buyer will receive the exact item as pictured. Look at images carefully before purchasing. This is a rough piece. The first couple photos could be dry and the rest wet, most of them. 

Look at images carefully. Crack looking lines, fractures looking lines are common and normal in natural crystals. Parts of the item might be uneven, unpolished, not smoothed, dents, rustic, chipped, missing parts, damaged, wears & tears and may have inclusions..etc. Those things are very common in natural stones. Minor flaws & imperfections are very normal in these types of products. That is why we spend a lot of time and take many photos to cover all sizes and angles with zoomed. 

Actual item may differ slightly than the images due go image quality, lightning, resolutions, contrast, zooming, computer screens and many other factors. However, in most cases actual items look better than the images.