Description
PURPURITE EGG
This is the polished purpurite egg. Dimensions: 2.9 x 1.9″ (7.4 x 4.7cm). Weight – 10.4oz (294 grams). Origin: Norway.
Some information about purpurite:
Purpurite is a manganese phosphate mineral with varying amounts of iron depending on its source. It occurs in color ranges from brownish-black through purple and violet to deep red.
Purpurite forms a series with the iron-containing end member heterosite (More information about purpurite).
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