2.2" Rough Green Nontronite Mineral Specimen Jove Lauriano Minas Gerais Brazil
$27.99
Location: Jove Lauriano Claim, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Weight: 2.4 Ounces
Dimensions: 2.2 Inches long, 2 Inches Wide, 1.3 Inches Thick
The Item pictured is the one you will receive.
Nontronite is a delightful clay mineral that’s part of the smectite family, hanging out with pals like montmorillonite and saponite. It’s named after the charming town of Nontron in France, where it made its debut. You’ll usually spot nontronite chilling in low-grade metamorphic rocks, hydrothermal spots, and weathered volcanic ash. What makes it extra special? It's gorgeous green shades that can go from soft and shy pale green to bold and vibrant dark green, all depending on how much iron it’s packed with!