2.7" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Zlichovaspis it is thought to have

it is thought to have preyed primarily on small fish

Being buried underground for millions of years under immense pressure can be quite harsh

offering critical insights into the evolution

which sets it apart from similar-looking minerals that are significantly lighter

2.7" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Zlichovaspis it is thought to haveLocation: Namibia Weight: 6. 9 Ounces Dimensions: 2. 7 Inches Long, 1. 8 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.