2.2" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Metacanthina 9 million years ago) and

9 million years ago) and the type genus of Palaeophiidae

and crushing bite made it an evolutionary marvel

2 Inches Thick (Matrix)

minerals that have the same chemical composition but slightly different crystal structures

expands and hardens its wings

2.2" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Metacanthina 9 million years ago) andLocation: Namibia Weight: 2. 9 Ounces Dimensions: 2. 2 Inches Long, 2. 2 Inches Wide, 1. 3 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.