2.7" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Meteorite Otodus sharks were strong competitors

Otodus sharks were strong competitors and capable of defending themselves against most other predators in their marine environment

and Horseshoe Canyon Formation

some think that it enhanced this dinosaur’s sense of smell

averaging around 3

2.7" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Meteorite Otodus sharks were strong competitorsLocation: 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.