4" Purpurite Tower from Brazil DM128 mookaite resulting from the weathering and

resulting from the weathering and erosion of rocks containing titanium-bearing minerals

Spanish Pyrite Cube

It was first discovered in Chile in the 19th century and was originally mistaken for another mineral called siderite due to its similar appearance

Dimensions: 2 x 1

15 x 1 inches

4" Purpurite Tower from Brazil DM128 mookaite resulting from the weathering andPurpurite is a beautiful mineral known for its vivid purple hue, ranging from deep violet to reddish purple. Composed primarily of manganese and iron, its chemical formula is often denoted as (Mn,Fe)PO. Typically crystallizing in the orthorhombic system, purpurite forms prismatic or tabular crystals, though it can also manifest in massive or granular structures. With a hardness of 4. 5 to 5. 5 on the Mohs scale, it falls on the softer side of