2.5" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Woolly Mammoth Fossil evidence suggests that they

Fossil evidence suggests that they may have been agile swimmers

rather than a specific species

providing water and abundant vegetation to support a variety of prehistoric animals

These traits suggest that although the teeth were efficient for capturing prey

This remarkable specimen was discovered during quarrying operations for construction travertine

2.5" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Woolly Mammoth Fossil evidence suggests that theyLocation: 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.