2.9" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Raptor Tooth muscular skull and strong jaws

muscular skull and strong jaws lined with serrated teeth perfect for cutting through flesh

Prognathodon also shows evidence of anatomical features linked to deep-water foraging

Some calcite crystals even glow blue or red under UV light—pretty cool

Fossil Bone Weight: 9

offering rare insight into the diversity

2.9" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Raptor Tooth muscular skull and strong jawsLocation: Namibia Weight: 5. 2 Ounces Dimensions: 2. 9 Inches Long, 1. 9 Inches Wide, 1. 6 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.