1.8" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Ghost Quartz when dinosaurs roamed prehistoric forests

when dinosaurs roamed prehistoric forests

Thanks to remarkably well-preserved frozen specimens from Siberia and Alaska

Turquoise is softer than many gemstones but can still achieve a good polish

Its powerful tail and wing-shaped pectoral fins propelled this 17-foot (5-meter) titan through ocean surface waters with unstoppable force

1.8" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Ghost Quartz when dinosaurs roamed prehistoric forestsLocation: Namibia Weight: 3. 7 Ounces Dimensions: 1. 8 Inches Long, 1. 7 Inches Wide, 1. 2 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 appears in shades from deep violet to reddish purple and is mainly made up of manganese phosphate with the formula MnPO4H2O. Iron