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Nuummit TOP quality - an extraordinary collector's item from Greenland with rare blue and gold reflections
Nuummit top piece - a very rare collector's mineral rarity. This mineral is considered one of the oldest in the world, with an estimated age of up to 3 billion years. Its mining is difficult, and because it occurs almost exclusively in Greenland, it is one of the very rare and sought-after minerals by collectors. An exceptional black stone with copper and gold reflections, which is considered the oldest known mineral on Earth.
A collector's item and material for making cabochons
This plate-shaped specimen is ideal as a distinctive collector's stone for a mineralogical collection or display case. Thanks to its beautiful blue reflections, it is also interesting for further lapidary processing, including the production of original cabochons. With appropriate cutting and polishing, blue, turquoise and gold parts can create extremely attractive jewelry stones.
Weight: 52.3 g
Dimensions: 8.36 x 4.27 x 0.53 cm
Country of origin: Greenland, Nuuk location
You always buy the mineral you see in the photo.
Exceptional natural Nuummite from Greenland – a fascinating collector's specimen belonging to one of the oldest known metamorphic rock formations on Earth. Against its deep, almost black background, the stone reveals remarkable golden, blue, turquoise and greenish iridescent flashes, creating a unique pattern of metallic-looking reflections.
This particular specimen stands out for its elongated mineral structures and the irregular distribution of shimmering colours. As the lighting and viewing angle change, cool blue and turquoise flashes alternate with warm golden and copper-toned highlights. This captivating optical effect makes every piece of Nuummite truly individual.
For mineral collectors and enthusiasts of exceptional natural stones, the intense golden and blue iridescent flashes are among Nuummite's most desirable visual characteristics. Their intensity, colour contrast and distribution are important aesthetic factors when evaluating attractive specimens.
Particularly sought-after are pieces combining blue and turquoise reflections with golden to bronze-coloured flashes. This striking combination creates an extraordinary appearance and adds to the stone's appeal as a collector's item.
Nuummite, also known as Nuummit, is an exceptional metamorphic rock best known from the region surrounding Nuuk in southwestern Greenland. Its geological origins date back to the Archean Eon, an extremely early period in the development of Earth's crust. Nuummite is commonly associated with a geological age of approximately three billion years.
The rock consists primarily of amphibole minerals, particularly anthophyllite and gedrite. Their internal structure and arrangement can produce the characteristic iridescent optical effects, reflecting light in blue, golden and other shimmering colours.
| Name | Nuummite / Nuummit |
|---|---|
| Origin | Greenland, Nuuk region |
| Geological type | Archean metamorphic rock |
| Main mineral components | Anthophyllite and gedrite (amphiboles) |
| Geological age | Approximately 3 billion years |
| Colour | Dark grey to black with golden, blue and greenish reflections |
| Optical phenomenon | Iridescence caused by the internal structure of its mineral components |
| Use | Collector's specimen and decorative natural stone |
High-quality Nuummite from Greenland is appreciated for its remarkable geological history, distinctive mineral structure and captivating optical effects. The intensity of golden and blue iridescence, the size of shimmering areas, colour contrast and overall visual appearance are important factors influencing its desirability among collectors. The value of an individual specimen also depends on its dimensions, condition and documented provenance.
Care instructions: Protect Nuummite from strong impacts, accidental drops and aggressive cleaning products. A soft cloth is recommended for gentle cleaning. Its beautiful iridescent reflections are best appreciated under suitable lighting and from different viewing angles.
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Product photographs show the actual specimen offered for sale. Iridescent colours may vary depending on lighting conditions and viewing angle.
Nuummit TOP quality - an extraordinary collector's item from Greenland with rare blue and gold reflections
Nuummit top piece - a very rare collector's mineral rarity. This mineral is considered one of the oldest in the world, with an estimated age of up to 3 billion years. Its mining is difficult, and because it occurs almost exclusively in Greenland, it is one of the very rare and sought-after minerals by collectors. An exceptional black stone with copper and gold reflections, which is considered the oldest known mineral on Earth.
A collector's item and material for making cabochons
This plate-shaped specimen is ideal as a distinctive collector's stone for a mineralogical collection or display case. Thanks to its beautiful blue reflections, it is also interesting for further lapidary processing, including the production of original cabochons. With appropriate cutting and polishing, blue, turquoise and gold parts can create extremely attractive jewelry stones.
Weight: 52.3 g
Dimensions: 8.36 x 4.27 x 0.53 cm
Country of origin: Greenland, Nuuk location
You always buy the mineral you see in the photo.
