4" Purpurite Tower from Brazil DM128 sunstone Kunzite Specimen
Baker’s notes & crumb story
Description
Kunzite Specimen
particularly the Quincy
embodying the pursuit of knowledge and the arts in Hindu tradition
Faceted peridot ring set in sterling silver
The specimen is back-lit in the last photo to show the fibrous Byssolite inclusions
4" Purpurite Tower from Brazil DM128 sunstone Kunzite SpecimenPurpurite 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