A cabochon of black nuummite from Greenland
A cabochon of black nuummite from Greenland
A cabochon of black nuummite from Greenland
A cabochon of black nuummite from Greenland
A cabochon of black nuummite from Greenland

Nuummite Oval Cabochon - Greenland

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4 grams, 23mm x 16mm x 4mm

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A beautiful, small cabochon of authentic Greenland nuummite that contain a glossy, rich, black color.

Nuummite is a gemstone formed from a mixture of two minerals from the orthoamphibole group: anthophyllite and gedrite.  

Geologically speaking, nuummite is of volcanic origin and was formed about 3 billion years ago.  Subsequent influences on the rock (metamorphism) have given rise to the striking mixture of crystals which gives nuummite its unique appearance

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