2" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Tourmaline 8 Million Years old

8 Million Years old

Ichthyosaurs were highly specialised marine reptiles that ruled the oceans during the Early Jurassic period

along with the insects that coevolved to feed on and pollinate them

A typical Ichthyosaurus reached lengths of around six feet and weighed close to 200 pounds

Although calcite holds the upper hand in today’s oceans due to its stability

2" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Tourmaline 8 Million Years oldLocation: Namibia Weight: 3. 5 Ounces Dimensions: 2 Inches Long, 1. 8 Inches Wide, 1. 1 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.