Can you extract the purple colour into an organic solvent? (Prefer MeCn).
If so, scan the UV spectrum and determine lambda max as a first step.
Also, run an LCMS to determine [M+H]+ for Mol. At.
Then run MS/MS on the [M+H]+ ion to help elucidate structure.
Identification will help understand where it comes from.
Regards,
Motoball