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Purpurite from Usakos, Erongo, Namibia

 
Purpurite from Usakos, Erongo, Namibia

DESCRIPTION:No. 56953
Mineral:Purpurite
Locality:Usakos, Erongo, Namibia
Description:Thin layers of purple purpurite on three faces of dark gray matrix. The purpurite has an iridescent sheen when rotated under illumination.
Overall Size:5x2x2 cm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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