2.5" Rough Green Nontronite Mineral Specimen Jove Lauriano Minas Gerais Brazil

Location: Jove Lauriano Claim, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Weight: 3.6 Ounces 

Dimensions: 2.5 Inches long, 2.5 Inches Wide, 1.5 Inches Thick 

The Item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Nontronite is an elegant clay mineral classified within the smectite group, alongside well-known minerals such as montmorillonite and saponite. Its name is derived from the distinguished town of Nontron in France, where it was initially identified. Typically, nontronite is found in low-grade metamorphic rocks, hydrothermal deposits, and weathered volcanic ash. This mineral is particularly prized for its exquisite green coloration, which ranges from delicate pale green to deep, rich green hues, influenced by its iron content.