Description
powerful jaws housing teeth specialized for grinding tough vegetation
roughly 50 million years ago
sometimes extending over 3
It is associated with expression
which aids in species identification and classification
2.5" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Lapis Lazuli powerful jaws housing teeth specializedLocation: Namibia Weight: 3. 1 Ounces Dimensions: 2. 5 Inches Long, 1. 3 Inches Wide, 0. 9 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.