2.6" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Coryphodon paddle-shaped bony crest crowning its

paddle-shaped bony crest crowning its skull

Classification: Extinct marine arthropods of the class Trilobita

and museums interested in Earth’s deep botanical history

which helped the eyes endure the increased pressure of deep water

the isolated island of Madagascar was home to a powerful predator known as Majungasaurus

2.6" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Coryphodon paddle-shaped bony crest crowning itsLocation: Namibia Weight: 5. 1 Ounces Dimensions: 2. 6 Inches Long, 1. 9 Inches Wide, 1. 7 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.