• Purpurite is a rare manganese phosphate mineral with traces of iron. It impresses with its unusual natural purple color and a silky iridescent chatoyance, and sometimes a cat's eye effect. You will receive 15 pieces of Semi Polished (bottom side natural) Purpurite that are packaged in a small flat box, weighing ± 2000 grams.
• The mineral is found in noble pegmatite, Purpurite is a secondary mineral formed by oxidation of iron and or manganese and simultaneous leaching of lithium from lithiophilite. There are only a few locations worldwide: Our Purpurite comes from a newly discovered (2020) location in the gemstone fields of Minas Gerais/Brazil.
• Purpurite is considered a power stone and it is believed to increase regeneration and reaction.
• The polished Purpurite stone may differ slightly in shape or color from the pieces shown.