4" Purpurite Tower from Brazil DM128 buddha head several more masses have been

several more masses have been found

is a soft purple mineral that belongs to the carbonate group

Kavalerovo Mining District

What makes this growth habit extraordinary is it’s twist around the a-axis specifically

Quartz with Pink Dolomite

4" Purpurite Tower from Brazil DM128 buddha head several more masses have beenPurpurite 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