Nuvvuagittuq Garnet Paragneiss Canada [57 g ~ 4.3 Ga]
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- SKU:
- JPT-81223
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- New
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Garnet-bearing paragneiss from Porpoise Cove in the Nuvvuagittuq region of Northern Quebec
Described in scientific literature on Earth's oldest rocks, for its extreme antiquity and early crustal context.
Geological Context & Significance
This garnet-bearing paragneiss originates from Porpoise Cove within the Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt of Northern Quebec, Canada. Parts of this belt are widely discussed for preserving exceptionally ancient crustal signals, with some interpretations extending into the Hadean (~4.3 billion years ago; 4.3 Ga).
The specimen shows visible crimson garnets set within a darker metamorphic matrix. As a hand sample, it offers a direct, visual record of high-grade metamorphism and mineral growth under intense heat and pressure, tied to one of the most studied ancient terranes on Earth.
| Object Type | Garnet-bearing paragneiss (gneiss) |
| Locality | Porpoise Cove, Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt, Northern Quebec, Canada |
| Provenance | Verified Porpoise Cove locality within the Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt; includes COA and XRF elemental analysis |
| Dimensions & Weight | 82 mm L × 40 mm W × 6 mm D; 57 grams |
| Specimen Description | Dark, fine-grained metamorphic matrix with visible crimson garnets and gneissic foliation |
| Scientific Significance | Early-Earth metamorphic rock discussed for extreme antiquity (~4.3 billion years ago; 4.3 Ga) and its relevance to early crustal development and high-grade metamorphism |
| What Is Included | Certificate of Authenticity; specimen tag and information card; XRF elemental analysis report; Free Geologic Time Scale poster |
| Use & Display | Advanced private collections, institutional reference, and educational display |
| Authentication & Compliance | Guaranteed authentic; legally collected geological material with supporting documentation |
| Shipping | Free Priority Shipping within the USA. International shipping is calculated at checkout |
| Photographed under controlled lighting to reveal natural mineral contrast. As with all natural stone, visual depth varies depending on lighting conditions. |
Why Collectors Value this Specimen: The Nuvvuagittuq Garnet Paragneiss is in a category of its own. Because this specific geological belt covers such a microscopic portion of the Canadian Shield, verified material of this caliber rarely reaches the private market. This is not just a purchase; it is securing one of the few remaining fragments of our planet's early history available to the private collector.
