2.5" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Lapis Lazuli Name: Maiasaura

Name: Maiasaura

powerful jaws housing teeth specialized for grinding tough vegetation

or private collection

making it suitable for jewelry settings and gemstone cutting

or white hues

2.5" Rough Purple Purpurite Manganese Mineral Specimen Location Namibia Lapis Lazuli Name: MaiasauraLocation: 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.