This stone originates from Greenland. Nuummite literally means "derived from Nuuk", which is where near where Nuummite was first discovered. Nuummite is a trade name for an Anthophyllite-Gedrite series of stones that contain a certain iridescence. It is quite rare, as one can only get to the locale via boat during certain months when the ice has melted. It can be seen in a variety of 'grades', the highest seemingly being the ones with the most colours and flash! This piece even has inclusions of rare magnetic Pyrrhotite! I also carved a little flat bottom so it is also self standing!
Some people are selling Coppernite, Larvikite, and Arfvedsonite as Nuummite so watch out! Though they may look similar, they have a completely different chemical composition. I enjoy using mindat.org (a mineral database) for comparing crystals to see how similar they are. I hope that helps you with your crystal adventures ;)
Rough dimensions~
Length: 19.4mm
Width: 13.3mm
Depth: 9.6mm
5.45 Grams
This crystal is one of a kind, crafted on a lapidary machine by myself. Stone shown in the pictures is the one you will receive.
Some people are selling Coppernite, Larvikite, and Arfvedsonite as Nuummite so watch out! Though they may look similar, they have a completely different chemical composition. I enjoy using mindat.org (a mineral database) for comparing crystals to see how similar they are. I hope that helps you with your crystal adventures ;)
Rough dimensions~
Length: 19.4mm
Width: 13.3mm
Depth: 9.6mm
5.45 Grams
This crystal is one of a kind, crafted on a lapidary machine by myself. Stone shown in the pictures is the one you will receive.