4.25" Brazilian Purpurite Tower DM129 marquise Common opal forms in a

Common opal forms in a different way than precious opals

Purpurite is a manganese phosphate mineral with varying amounts of iron

Weight: 86 grams

first discovered in the Merelani Hills of Tanzania in 1967

which can include shades of red

4.25" Brazilian Purpurite Tower DM129 marquise Common opal forms in a4. 25" Brazilian Purpurite Tower Approx. Dimensions: 4. 25 x 3. 5 x 2 inches Approx. Weight: 575 grams Locality: Minas Gerais, Brazil Purpurite is a manganese phosphate mineral with varying amounts of iron, depending on its source. It ranges in color from brownish black to violet and dark red. It can be found in several locations around the world including Argentina, Australia, Canada, China, Namibia, and USA. This purpurite freeform is from Minas