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purpurite

noun
pur·​pu·​rite | \ -ËŒrÄ«t\
plural -s

Definition of purpurite

: a mineral (Mn,Fe)PO4, consisting of ferric-manganic phosphate isomorphous with heterosite and having a dark reddish or purple color

History and Etymology for purpurite

Latin purpura purple + English -ite

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