Purpurite

Purpurite

Purpurite

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Purpurite is a manganese phosphate mineral with the formula MnPO4, with varying amounts of iron depending upon its source. It occurs in color ranges from brownish black via purple and violet to dark red.[3]

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Purpurite forms a series with the iron-bearing endmember heterosite, FePO4.[4]

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  1. [1]
    Warr, L.N. (2021). "IMA–CNMNC approved mineral symbols". Mineralogical Magazine. 85 (3): 291–320. Bibcode:2021MinM...85..291W. doi:10.1180/mgm.2021.43. S2CID 235729616.
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    Mineralienatlas
  3. [3]
    "Purpurite". Webminerals. Retrieved 2009-06-06.
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    Mindat
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