Introduction
As jewelry lovers, we seek gemstones in different colors to fulfill our fashion needs, as in the need for a gemstone ring (or other gemstone jewelry items). One of the purple-colored gemstones that is well-adored by jewelry enthusiasts all over the world is the purpurite gemstone. You must be amazed by the fact that this purple-colored stone was first discovered in North Carolina state in USA during the early 1900s. Today, you can find purpurite from various parts of the US being used for making purpurite rings and other purpurite jewelry, for instance, purpurite is mined in states like South Dakota, California, and Maine. Other than in the United States of America, purpurite is also mined in France, Australia, and Portugal.
In this comprehensive guide, we will talk about what purpurite stone is, what are the different healing properties of purpurite stone, and things you need to consider about purpurite stone as you go out to select a purpurite ring. Let's not wait any longer and start with the first and most basic question: What is Purpurite?
What is Purpurite?
As a mineral that belongs to the phosphate group, Purpurite is a phosphate of manganese, with its chemical composition being MnPO4.H2O. This stone also contains iron, aluminum, and calcium in trace amounts, and iron is one of the most common impurities found in Purpurite. The name “Purpurite” has its roots in the Latin word “purpura” which can be roughly translated to “purple”, the name being given due to the stone’s beautiful purple color. Another name for Purpurite stone is “manganipurpurite”, and this name has been assigned to Purpurite because it's rich in manganese.
Purpurite occurs in a range of distinct purple colors, varying from pale lavender colors to deep violet colors. The color intensity of the Purpurite specimen can be affected by many factors, the two most important factors being the quality of the crystal and the manganese concentration present in the crystal. When found in the host rock, Purpurite showcases a dull luster, appearing matte-like, but when the stone is polished, it showcases glass-like luster with a shiny appearance. This stone ranks between four to five on the Moh’s Scale of mineral hardness, which is why it's harder than gypsum yet softer than quartz and feldspar.
Healing Properties of Purpurite
The vibrations that different stones possess along with their coloration are the reason why different gemstones have different healing properties. Like all gemstones, Purpurite too has many healing properties – it is believed that purpurite is great at reducing financial stress, and if you are someone looking for success in real estate, then you should definitely purchase a Purpurite ring or other Purpurite jewelry (like pendants or bracelets).
Physically, purpurite works wonders when it comes to bruises, wounds, and cuts – this stone heals bruises and cuts quickly by promoting the clotting of blood, and it also heals infections by sending antibodies to the infected area. As a stone that is great for the circulatory system, purpurite jewelry maintains the blood pressure of an individual to normal levels. Wearing a purpurite ring can reduce fatigue caused in hot climates, and it also reduces sunburns – so in case you are someone living in the Middle East, like in Dubai, definitely try Purpurite. Last but not least, wearing purpurite maintains a healthy heart rate, and improves overall cardiovascular health.
Factors to Look for While Purchasing Purpurite Rings
As you go to your nearest jeweler to select and purchase Purpurite rings, you need to look for several factors in the purpurite stone, factors such as the color of the stone, the cut of the stone, and checking if the stone has undergone any treatments. We will explain all these factors one by one, so let us start with the first factor: the color of the stone.
Color of Purpurite Stone set in a Purpurite Ring
If you are thinking that you have very few choices in color while buying a Purpurite ring, let us enlighten you – purpurite occurs in other colors as well, such as violet, burgundy, deep red, dark brown, dark rose, and greyish black – the color of the stone depends on its mining location. The manganese content in Purpurite is the source for its signature red to purple hues. However, when the oxidization of iron inclusions happens, Purpurite may even be speckled with brown color or spotted with black color. The occurrence of these spots of brown and black depends upon the iron content present in Purpurite and the extent to which the host rock of Purpurite has weathered.
Get Purpurite stones with purple shades having no black or brown spots – these are the most valuable Purpurite specimens and they will make the most beautiful Purpurite rings!
Cut of the Purpurite Stone set in Purpurite Ring
Purpurite has a low ranking on Moh’s Scale, and it’s a soft stone. Because of this stone’s cleavage and because Purpurite is soft, you can never get this stone faceted – for making gemstone jewelry, this stone is always used in cabochon form. Even in cabochon form, this stone is used in protective jewelry settings, like the tension setting or the bezel setting, in which the Purpurite stone set in the Purpurite ring is protected from all directions.
Purpurite Stone & Treatments: What You Need to Know When You Buy Yourself a Purpurite Ring
It’s a known fact that when iron content in Purpurite oxidizes, it creates blackish or brownish spots. Jewelers often remove these spots using acid – and generally, acid etching or acid treatments are used to remove the blackish or brownish spots. In this process where Purpurite is treated with acid, the whole stone is submerged into a weak acid so as to make the stone appear more bright – and most often, post-treatment, the stone is coated with a stabilizer so as to prevent oxidation of newer areas. The Purpurite which has an inherent purple color and is not treated commands higher prices, so we advise you to go for these natural, untouched Purpurite stones.
Conclusion
Now that you have reasons to purchase a Purpurite ring (which are basically the healing properties of this stone) and you know what to look for as you go out and purchase Purpurite rings, it is time that we ask you: would you be interested in purchasing Purpurite rings that are made in pure 925 sterling silver, at wholesale rates? If your answer is a yes, well, you can purchase Purpurite rings as well as other gemstone rings from Rananjay Exports – India’s top wholesale gemstone jewelry supplier. Other than Purpurite rings, at Rananjay, we also export beautiful Purpurite pendants, earrings, and bracelets.
Rananjay Exports deals in both casting jewelry as well as handmade jewelry in more than 250+ different gemstones. All these jewelry items are basically 925 sterling silver jewelry, and the reason why our Purpurite jewelry is so special is because it’s handmade, which is why it's one-of-a-kind. Other than Purpurite jewelry, we also sell jewelry in other gemstones like opal, Citrine, moonstone, and larimar, and on top of this, we also have assorted gemstone jewelry collections, in which you will find chakra jewelry, zodiac sign jewelry, and birthstone jewelry. So don’t wait any longer – visit Rananjay Exports and order your favorite Purpurite rings at wholesale rates.
