About Purpurite
Manganese iron phosphate, known for its striking purple to reddish-purple color. It's a stone of spiritual enlightenment and freedom, stimulating the crown chakra and encouraging one to speak their truth.
Primary Hues
Purple, Violet-Purple, Reddish-Purple, Dark Brown on weathered surfaces
Geological & Scientific Details
Purpurite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the orthorhombic system. Its chemical formula is Mn3+PO4. Common crystal habits include massive to granular.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: Mn3+PO4
- IMA Symbol: Pur[1]
- Crystal System: Orthorhombic
- Formula Mass (g/mol): 149.91 g/mol
- Predominant Geological Color: Brownish black, violet, dark pink, dark red, reddish purple
- Crystal Habit: Massive to granular
- Cleavage: [100] [001] perfect
- Luster: Earthy
- Streak: red
Associated Minerals
- Triphylite
- Lithiophilite
- Sicklerite
- Amblygonite
- Lepidolite