Category Phosphate minerals Strunz classification 8.AB.10 Space group Pnmb | Formula(repeating unit) MnPO4 Crystal system Orthorhombic | |
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Crystal class Dipyramidal (mmm)H-M symbol: (2/m 2/m 2/m) | ||
Purpurite is a mineral, manganese phosphate, MnPO4 with varying amounts of iron depending upon its source. Like many manganese-containing minerals, it is a striking pink purple color.
Purpurite forms a series with the iron-bearing endmember heterosite, FePO4.
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