Although found in several places around the world most comes from Nambia.

This is a mineral which helps us break away from disruptive or self-destructive behaviors. It helps one speak with clarity and confidence, increases spirituality and promotes inner growth. Purpurite can help promote prosperity, facilitates insight and spiritual aspirations. It helps one rid oneself of undue modesty and helps provide freedom from the material world. It helps us find purity within which brings higher thoughts to help one in planning ones journey towards enlightenment.

Physically it is helpful for wounds and bruises and helps in purifying the blood.

supposedly this stone is assigned the astrological sign of Virgo. Also some specimens are known to be deep red. It is used to stimulate the crown chakra . Also in addition to purifying the blood it helps with regulating the amount of blood between the heart and lungs. As well as controling the level of uric acid and pulse rates