Purpurite ex Conklin coll.

Usakos, Namibia
Small Cabinet, 7.9 x 6.4 x 3.4 cm
Start Time: 02/18/2017 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 02/23/2017 6:33:06 pm (CST)
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Item Description

A subhedral (crude) crystal of purpurite, an uncommon iron, manganese phosphate, exhibits incipient chatoyancy and a superb lavender color. The color is more spectacular than the photograph depicts. A highly unusual specimen, ex larry Conklin collection

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