| Mineral | Purpurite |
|---|---|
| Formula | Mn3+(PO4) |
| Crystal Form | Orthorhombic/Dipyramidal [2/m 2/m 2/m] |
| Cleavage | Distinct/Good on {100}, Imperfect on {010} Cleaved surfaces sometimes curved |
| Color | Dark purple to purplish red |
| Density | 3.2 – 3.4 g/cm3 |
| Diaphaneity | Opaque |
| Fracture | Irregular/Uneven |
| Hardness | 4.0 - 4.5 |
| Lustre | Dull, Earthy |
| Streak | Light to medium purple |
| Type Loc. | Faires Mine, Kings Mtn., Gaston Co., NC, USA |
| Dana 8 Class | 38.4.1.2 |
| Strunz Class | 7/A.02-60 |
| Mindat | mindat.org |
| WebMineral | WebMineral |
| ID | 457 |