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Crystallized Gold on Limonite and Quartz

Sonora, Mexico

This interesting gold specimen is a perfect example of how hydrothermally formed gold developed naturally. The brown areas which is limonite an iron oxide ore is where the gold was hydrothermally transferred and then crystallized. The quartz matrix displays pockets of limonite and in these pockets the crystallized gold exhibits textured surfaces and lustrous flattened faces. The gold is incased deep inside the limonite in some areas that’s not yet exposed as much as the front side. The white quartz matrix provides a great contrast with the rich buttery yellow native gold incased in limonite.

9 x 8 x 5 mm

1.31 grams

Crystallized Gold on Limonite and Quartz - Sonora, Mexico

SKU: 274
$150.00 Regular Price
$142.50Sale Price

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