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

Location: Jove Lauriano Claim, Minas Gerais, Brazil

Weight: 4.6 Ounces 

Dimensions: 3.3 Inches long, 2.4 Inches Wide, 1.7 Inches Thick 

The Item pictured is the one you will receive. 

Nontronite is an intriguing clay mineral from the smectite family, alongside well-known minerals like montmorillonite and saponite. Named after the charming town of Nontron in France, where it was first identified, this mineral boldly appears in low-grade metamorphic rocks, hydrothermal deposits, and weathered volcanic ash. Its vivid green shades, spanning from soft pale greens to intense dark tones, owe their depth to varying iron levels, making nontronite a striking choice for collectors seeking something truly unique.