2.1" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Maiasaura enabling substantial crystal development

enabling substantial crystal development

with some larger specimens reaching thirteen meters

along with insects that coevolved to feed on and pollinate them

supported by a massive jaw and strong

this streamlined mosasaur was neither a giant nor a top predator

2.1" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Maiasaura enabling substantial crystal developmentLocation: Namibia Weight: 3. 4 Ounces Dimensions: 2. 1 Inches Long, 1. 4 Inches Wide, 1. 5 Inches Thick The item pictured is the one you will receive. Purpurite is a rare manganese iron phosphate mineral known for its distinctive purple coloration. Its name comes from the Latin word purpura, meaning purple. This mineral occurs in shades ranging from deep violet to reddish purple and is composed mainly of manganese phosphate, with the formula MnPO4H2O.