Nuummite

The Sorcerer's Stone

A guide for the history, meaning, metaphysical uses, purposes, crystal healing, and properties of the Spellbound Nuummite.

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History

Due to its recent discovery, Nuummite's history is, in a way of speaking, quite limited. This holds true despite the fact that the stone is likely billions of years old. Unsurprisingly, the stone's beauty has caused the stone to soar in popularity.

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Scientific Information

Nuummite Pronunciation: /nuːmaɪt/ (noo-might)

Nuummite Misspellings: Nummite, Nuumite, Noomite, Noommite

Hardness: 5.5-6

Lustre: Pearly

Crystal System: Orthorhombic

Etymology: From the Nuuk municipality in Greenland where it is found.

Location: Greenland

Nuummite is a relatively new mineral. It was discovered in the early 1980s, though some claim it was actually discovered as early as 1810. The stone was discovered in Nuuk, a region found in West Greenland.  It was recognized to be a great material for jewelry and collection at the time and persists today.

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Metaphysical Properties

Nuummite has many magical and mystical properties, boosting connections with Earthen energy and the elements. 

• Stone for Magic
• Stone for Elements
• Stone for Inner Power
• Stone for Earthen Energy

Nuummite is a popular choice for those going down the path of otherworldly and arcane powers. 

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The Wrap Up

It may be new, but nuummite already has found its place in the gem world and it does so with style! Many use this stone as it carries the essence of magic and assists them with growth and development.

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Sources

Report for the Period from the Joint Committee on Mineral Resources in Greenland. Denmark, The Committee, 1985.

"Gemstones of Greenland" Geology and Ore. Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland (GEUS). January 2007.

https://www.gia.edu/doc/A-New-Gem-Material-from-Greenland-Iridescent-Orthoamphibole.pdf

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