Agate 'Pixiu' Dragon Frog Carving Black Friday Books Purpurite is a Manganese Phosphate

Purpurite is a Manganese Phosphate mineral that originates from Namibia and has a strong metallic chatoyancy flash with attractive purple colour as shown in the video

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that has been reverse 'Intaglio' carved with a pair of koi carp fish swimming underwater feeding on kelp

and vision boards

Agate 'Pixiu' Dragon Frog Carving Black Friday Books Purpurite is a Manganese PhosphateA white clear crystalline Agate carving of a Pixiu a mythological creature from ancient Chinese culture which depicts the head of a dragon and the body of a frog (sometimes a lion). The Pixiu is a symbol of luck, fortune and is a protector of souls and the way of feng shui. Approx. 6. 2cm x 5. 4cm x 4. 2cm.