3" Rough Green Nontronite Mineral Specimen Jove Lauriano Minas Gerais Brazil
$32.99
Location: Jove Lauriano Claim, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Weight: 6.2 Ounces
Dimensions: 3 Inches long, 3 Inches Wide, 2.2 Inches Thick
The Item pictured is the one you will receive.
Nontronite is a captivating clay mineral in the smectite group, alongside minerals like montmorillonite and saponite. Named after the charming town of Nontron in France, where it was first discovered, nontronite is commonly found in low-grade metamorphic rocks, hydrothermal deposits, and weathered volcanic ash layers. Its beautiful green coloration, ranging from soft pale green to deep rich green depending on iron content, makes nontronite highly prized by collectors, geologists, and mineral enthusiasts.