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Gold from Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania

 
Gold from Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania

Gold from Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania

Gold from Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania

Gold from Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania

Gold from Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania

DESCRIPTION:No. 46693
Mineral:Gold
Locality:Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania
Description:Large leaf-like specimen of native gold with complex crystallization patterns on the surfaces. The patterns look amazing when viewed under magnification. An excellent gold specimen from a classic European locality. Ex. Robert C. Lambert (1919-2008) #400; acquired in 1978 from P. Scalisi Weight: 2.176 grams
Overall Size:30x16x3 mm
Crystals:0.5-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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