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28px}\n.bb-ch-title{font-size:clamp(32px,6.5vw,44px)}\n.bb-ch-tagline{font-size:16px}\n.bb-ch-meta{gap:18px}\n.bb-ch-image{aspect-ratio:16\/9;order:-1;max-height:240px}\n}\n@media (max-width:600px){\n.bb-ch-inner{padding:22px 18px;gap:20px}\n.bb-ch-title{font-size:clamp(28px,7.5vw,36px)}\n.bb-ch-meta{gap:10px;padding:10px 0}\n.bb-ch-image{max-height:200px}\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-ch\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-ch-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-ch-text\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bb-ch-title\"\u003eNontronite\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb-ch-tagline\"\u003eThe soft yellow-green clay named for a small town in the Dordogne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-ch-meta\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSmectite Clay (Phyllosilicate)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrazil, France, Australia, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTreatment: Low Risk\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bb-ch-lede\"\u003eNontronite is an iron-rich smectite clay, soft, yellow-green, and named for Nontron in southwestern France where it was first described in 1827. Color comes from ferric iron held within its phyllosilicate sheet structure. Hardness is just 1.5 to 2 on the Mohs scale, which makes it a display piece rather than a daily-carry stone. Our specimens are individually photographed pieces from Minas Gerais, Brazil, sold as discrete pieces with their own locality and condition notes. Traditionally associated with grounding, restorative calm, and emotional balance, and most often connected with the Heart and Root chakras together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"bb-ch-cta\" href=\"\/pages\/crystal-guide-nontronite\"\u003eRead the full Nontronite Crystal Guide →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bb-ch-image\" style=\"background-image:url('https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/collections\/nontronite-rare-specimen-brazil-specimen-2-02_1516eeca-ca94-4ad1-ae6b-419371e333af.png?v=1779427671');\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-4","title":"Nontronite Specimen with Clear Quartz | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen with Clear Quartz from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 2.74 by 2.49 by 2.61 inches. This is a one-of-a-kind specimen, and the exact piece photographed is the piece you receive. Nontronite rarely reaches the market at this color saturation, which makes single specimens like this genuinely uncommon finds for a mineral cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is a rare iron-rich smectite clay mineral that forms chartreuse-to-olive-green botryoidal crusts through hydrothermal alteration of iron-bearing rock, here grown alongside Clear Quartz on the same matrix. The surface is soft and chalky rather than glassy. Collector grade marks the saturated color and well-preserved texture. It is completely untreated, sourced through a community partnership in Minas Gerais.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a display and cabinet piece for collectors rather than a working stone, suited to shelves away from traffic, and traditionally associated with grounding. At Mohs 1-2 it is among the softest collector minerals, so handle it rarely and keep it dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213170405412,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0004","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-rare-specimen-brazil-specimen-4-01_c1c31827-4800-4d72-820c-13793670cd65.png?v=1783714574"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-5","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a Collector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.17 inches long by 3.14 inches wide by 1.40 inches high. Sold as a single museum-style specimen, it is the exact piece photographed. The chartreuse-to-olive surface holds an unusually well-preserved botryoidal texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is a rare iron-rich smectite clay mineral, formed through hydrothermal alteration of iron-bearing rock, and intact specimens with this saturated yellow-green color are genuinely uncommon in the collector market, especially at this size. No treatments have been applied; the color and texture are as mined. The piece was sourced through a community partnership in Minas Gerais.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStrictly a display mineral for cabinets and collector shelves, traditionally associated with grounding and manifestation. At Mohs 1-2, Nontronite is among the softest minerals collected, so keep it dry, shielded from dust, and essentially untouched. Documentation matters with rarities like this, so keep the locality information with the specimen; provenance is half of a collector mineral's story.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213171126308,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0005","price":44.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-rare-specimen-brazil-specimen-5-02_c94a94cd-7f45-4e57-b010-8b1113b84e67.png?v=1783714620"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-6","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.09 x 2.85 x 2.13 inches. This is a single museum-style piece, and the exact specimen photographed is the one supplied. Chartreuse-to-olive green covers a rounded botryoidal surface, bubble-like forms in a color few minerals produce at all. Material like this rarely reaches the market at this size and saturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is an iron-rich smectite clay, a phyllosilicate that forms as hydrothermal fluids alter iron-bearing rock, often in oxidized nickel and iron zones. The surface is soft and chalky by nature. This specimen is completely untreated, with as-mined color and texture, sourced through a community partnership in Minas Gerais.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a display mineral for collectors first, traditionally read as a grounding and intuition stone from a shelf rather than a hand. At Mohs 1-2, among the softest minerals collected, it should be handled only by its base, kept dry, and never carried.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213175025700,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0006","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-rare-specimen-brazil-specimen-6-01_548b6693-f09a-43de-9326-dc57be18b3e9.png?v=1783714650"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-7","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.37 x 2.06 x 2.35 inches, sold as the exact one-of-a-kind piece photographed. The rounded botryoidal surface glows olive to chartreuse, an as-mined texture left completely untouched. This is genuinely scarce material, particularly at this size and color strength; few collections hold an example at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis iron-rich smectite clay forms where hydrothermal fluids rework iron-bearing rock, often above nickel and iron deposits, and its chalky softness is intrinsic to the species. The bubbled surface records slow mineral replacement of the host. No treatment was applied, and the piece comes through a community partnership in Minas Gerais.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA shelf mineral for serious collectors, traditionally read as a grounding and manifestation stone from its display spot. At Mohs 1-2, softer than a fingernail, it should be handled by the base only, kept dry, and cased away from everything harder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213175189540,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0007","price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-rare-specimen-brazil-specimen-7-02_dae7b29b-63e2-4da6-bea3-c047b950d332.png?v=1783714675"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-8","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.43 inches long by 2.35 wide by 2.52 high. This is a genuinely rare collector mineral, and the specimen photographed is the exact piece shipped, an intact botryoidal crust in vivid chartreuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is an iron-rich smectite clay in the phyllosilicate family, formed through hydrothermal alteration of iron-bearing rock. Its olive-to-chartreuse color and soft, rounded botryoidal texture rarely survive extraction intact, which is why well-preserved Brazilian pieces are sought by serious collectors. The color and surface are entirely natural, with no treatments applied, sourced through a community partnership in Minas Gerais.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a shelf and cabinet mineral for collectors rather than a working stone, traditionally associated with grounding and intuition. At Mohs 1-2 it is among the softest minerals collected; display it protected and never wash it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213177810980,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0008","price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-rare-specimen-brazil-specimen-8-01_70da925e-8afa-42c5-ae0a-1dd9ca37c641.png?v=1783714701"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-9","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.02 inches long by 2.02 wide by 2.00 high. Rare enough that most collections lack one, this specimen is sold as the exact piece photographed, its rounded botryoidal surface intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is an iron-rich smectite clay, a phyllosilicate that forms where hydrothermal fluids alter iron-bearing rock in oxidized ore zones. The saturated olive-to-chartreuse color is diagnostic, and Brazilian material stands out for preserving the soft, chalky crust that usually crumbles before reaching market. Color and texture are entirely as mined, with no treatments, sourced through a community partnership in Minas Gerais.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a cabinet specimen for collectors of rare species, traditionally associated with grounding and manifestation. At Mohs 1-2 it is extraordinarily soft; keep it dry, dust it with a blower, and never handle it more than necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44213181480996,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0009","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-rare-specimen-brazil-specimen-9-01_87b1e428-06f8-4c11-b0d3-536f4338e47e.png?v=1783714733"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-10","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 2.22\" L x 2.59\" W x 1.97\" H and weighing 56 grams. This is the smallest specimen in this group. Chartreuse botryoidal crust covers a compact nodule, bubble-like forms rendered small enough to read as a single rounded mass. The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is an iron-rich smectite clay in the phyllosilicate family. It forms where hydrothermal fluids alter iron-bearing rock, typically in the oxidized zones of nickel and iron deposits. The chartreuse to olive coloration comes from iron substituted directly into the clay structure. This specimen is untreated, with as-mined color and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is a clay mineral, which means water permanently alters its texture and color. Mohs 1-2 also makes it easy to mark with a fingernail. Keep it dry, dust with a dry natural-bristle brush, and store away from humidity. It is chosen for grounding and stability as a display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51195164753956,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0010","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-010-03_ea26b8ac-3b12-4686-8e57-764ba06efb78.png?v=1785474599"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-13","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.18\" L x 2.88\" W x 1.02\" H and weighing 70 grams. This is the flattest piece in this group at 1.02 inches deep. The bubbled surface spreads wide instead of building up, covering nearly the whole 3.18 inch face. The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an iron-rich smectite clay, formed where hydrothermal fluids worked through iron-bearing rock and left rounded botryoidal growths behind. The surface is soft and chalky by nature, not by damage. The piece is completely untreated and sourced through a community partnership in Minas Gerais.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandling matters with this material. Mohs 1-2 puts it below fingernail hardness, and as a clay it takes on moisture from the air. Store it dry and out of direct sun, lift it by the base, and dust rather than wash. Collectors keep it for grounding and earth energy on display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51195164786724,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0013","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-013-06_c5801cd0-e747-49e9-8479-78de202f4741.png?v=1785474599"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-11","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.60\" L x 2.41\" W x 1.57\" H and weighing 158 grams. This is a long, low plate. Olive-green botryoidal crust runs the full 3.60 inch span, spread flat across weathered host rock rather than mounded. The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn iron-rich member of the smectite clay group, nontronite forms through hydrothermal alteration of iron-bearing host rock. The botryoidal texture develops as the clay slowly replaces the weathering parent material. Color runs from yellow-green to deep olive depending on iron content. Nothing has been applied to this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a clay at Mohs 1-2, it belongs behind glass or on a stable shelf rather than in a pocket or a grid. No water, no oils, no ultrasonic cleaning. A soft dry brush is all it needs. Traditionally associated with grounding, endurance, and connection to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51195164819492,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0011","price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-011-05_8909975e-da8d-4440-a5f7-163965b69fa4.png?v=1785474599"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-12","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.28\" L x 2.09\" W x 2.28\" H and weighing 122 grams. This is an upright wedge. One face carries the densest yellow-green crust, tapering back toward a narrower base that lets the piece stand on its own. The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite belongs to the smectite clays, a phyllosilicate group, and takes its green color from iron held within the mineral structure itself rather than from any coating. It grows in oxidized iron and nickel zones as circulating fluids break down the surrounding rock. This specimen is natural throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Mohs 1-2 nontronite is among the softest minerals collected. It absorbs water and oils readily, so it is kept dry, dusted with a soft brush, and handled by the base. This is a display mineral rather than a working stone, traditionally read for grounding and earth connection from a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51195164852260,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0012","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-012-03_44c03ff5-d70d-4fa5-876c-7d550f8f6a43.png?v=1785474599"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-14","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.43\" L x 2.61\" W x 2.37\" H and weighing 180 grams. This is a chunky block with depth in every direction. Rounded olive botryoids pack the top face tightly, with almost no bare matrix showing. The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is an iron-rich smectite clay in the phyllosilicate family. It forms where hydrothermal fluids alter iron-bearing rock, typically in the oxidized zones of nickel and iron deposits. The chartreuse to olive coloration comes from iron substituted directly into the clay structure. This specimen is untreated, with as-mined color and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is a clay mineral, which means water permanently alters its texture and color. Mohs 1-2 also makes it easy to mark with a fingernail. Keep it dry, dust with a dry natural-bristle brush, and store away from humidity. It is chosen for grounding and stability as a display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51195164885028,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0014","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-014-01_2a9aac40-aac4-4d2d-99e5-f3b92d872f2d.png?v=1785474608"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-15","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.17\" L x 2.95\" W x 2.50\" H and weighing 138 grams. This is close to cubic, within half an inch across all three axes. Chartreuse-to-olive crust wraps the piece so that it presents equally well from any angle. The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn iron-rich member of the smectite clay group, nontronite forms through hydrothermal alteration of iron-bearing host rock. The botryoidal texture develops as the clay slowly replaces the weathering parent material. Color runs from yellow-green to deep olive depending on iron content. Nothing has been applied to this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a clay at Mohs 1-2, it belongs behind glass or on a stable shelf rather than in a pocket or a grid. No water, no oils, no ultrasonic cleaning. A soft dry brush is all it needs. 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It forms where hydrothermal fluids alter iron-bearing rock, typically in the oxidized zones of nickel and iron deposits. The chartreuse to olive coloration comes from iron substituted directly into the clay structure. This specimen is untreated, with as-mined color and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is a clay mineral, which means water permanently alters its texture and color. Mohs 1-2 also makes it easy to mark with a fingernail. Keep it dry, dust with a dry natural-bristle brush, and store away from humidity. 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The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite belongs to the smectite clays, a phyllosilicate group, and takes its green color from iron held within the mineral structure itself rather than from any coating. It grows in oxidized iron and nickel zones as circulating fluids break down the surrounding rock. This specimen is natural throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Mohs 1-2 nontronite is among the softest minerals collected. It absorbs water and oils readily, so it is kept dry, dusted with a soft brush, and handled by the base. 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The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an iron-rich smectite clay, formed where hydrothermal fluids worked through iron-bearing rock and left rounded botryoidal growths behind. The surface is soft and chalky by nature, not by damage. The piece is completely untreated and sourced through a community partnership in Minas Gerais.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandling matters with this material. Mohs 1-2 puts it below fingernail hardness, and as a clay it takes on moisture from the air. Store it dry and out of direct sun, lift it by the base, and dust rather than wash. Collectors keep it for grounding and earth energy on display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51195165114404,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0021","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-021-04_2de86481-0366-4271-9ce0-454f4110b0cd.png?v=1785474617"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-22","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.76\" L x 2.74\" W x 2.92\" H and weighing 324 grams. This is cabinet-size material, thick through all three axes at 3.76 by 2.74 by 2.92 inches. Bubbled green crust covers the primary face and wraps the edges. The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is an iron-rich smectite clay in the phyllosilicate family. It forms where hydrothermal fluids alter iron-bearing rock, typically in the oxidized zones of nickel and iron deposits. The chartreuse to olive coloration comes from iron substituted directly into the clay structure. This specimen is untreated, with as-mined color and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is a clay mineral, which means water permanently alters its texture and color. Mohs 1-2 also makes it easy to mark with a fingernail. Keep it dry, dust with a dry natural-bristle brush, and store away from humidity. 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Traditionally associated with grounding, endurance, and connection to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51195165179940,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0023","price":101.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-023-06_c1661f7e-77fb-416f-93ec-7ee7b7554cc1.png?v=1785474627"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-24","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.70\" L x 3.17\" W x 2.72\" H and weighing 340 grams. This is the heaviest piece in this group at 340 grams. A full cabinet specimen, 3.70 by 3.17 inches across the face with real depth behind it. The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite belongs to the smectite clays, a phyllosilicate group, and takes its green color from iron held within the mineral structure itself rather than from any coating. It grows in oxidized iron and nickel zones as circulating fluids break down the surrounding rock. This specimen is natural throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt Mohs 1-2 nontronite is among the softest minerals collected. It absorbs water and oils readily, so it is kept dry, dusted with a soft brush, and handled by the base. 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The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an iron-rich smectite clay, formed where hydrothermal fluids worked through iron-bearing rock and left rounded botryoidal growths behind. The surface is soft and chalky by nature, not by damage. The piece is completely untreated and sourced through a community partnership in Minas Gerais.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandling matters with this material. Mohs 1-2 puts it below fingernail hardness, and as a clay it takes on moisture from the air. Store it dry and out of direct sun, lift it by the base, and dust rather than wash. Collectors keep it for grounding and earth energy on display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51195165245476,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0025","price":63.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-025-04_ea314f6c-318c-4c35-a008-f68c870c7c82.png?v=1785474627"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-26","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 2.84\" L x 2.69\" W x 1.50\" H and weighing 114 grams. This is compact and rounded, 2.84 by 2.69 inches with a shallow 1.50 inch depth. Green botryoids cover the dome with even, unbroken coverage. The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is an iron-rich smectite clay in the phyllosilicate family. It forms where hydrothermal fluids alter iron-bearing rock, typically in the oxidized zones of nickel and iron deposits. The chartreuse to olive coloration comes from iron substituted directly into the clay structure. This specimen is untreated, with as-mined color and surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNontronite is a clay mineral, which means water permanently alters its texture and color. Mohs 1-2 also makes it easy to mark with a fingernail. Keep it dry, dust with a dry natural-bristle brush, and store away from humidity. It is chosen for grounding and stability as a display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51195165278244,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0026","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-026-05_0fa72c04-e174-48c8-a57e-befd1593c085.png?v=1785474635"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-27","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 2.88\" L x 2.63\" W x 2.69\" H and weighing 124 grams. This is near-cubic, with all three dimensions inside a quarter inch of each other. Yellow-green crust covers the piece on multiple faces. The exact specimen photographed is the one supplied.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn iron-rich member of the smectite clay group, nontronite forms through hydrothermal alteration of iron-bearing host rock. The botryoidal texture develops as the clay slowly replaces the weathering parent material. Color runs from yellow-green to deep olive depending on iron content. Nothing has been applied to this piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause this is a clay at Mohs 1-2, it belongs behind glass or on a stable shelf rather than in a pocket or a grid. No water, no oils, no ultrasonic cleaning. A soft dry brush is all it needs. Traditionally associated with grounding, endurance, and connection to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Beyond Bohemian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51195165311012,"sku":"IND-NON-SPC-0027","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/6107\/9588\/files\/nontronite-027-05_512cd66b-9e44-4dd4-a1d3-7f47cd91636f.png?v=1785474636"},{"product_id":"nontronite-specimen-brazil-28","title":"Nontronite Specimen | Brazil","description":"\u003cp\u003eCollector-grade Nontronite specimen from Minas Gerais, Brazil, measuring 3.15\" L x 3.03\" W x 1.59\" H and weighing 160 grams. This is square across the face and shallow through the depth. Olive botryoidal crust caps the weathered host rock across the full 3.15 by 3.03 inch top. 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