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Gold from Santa Elena de Uairen, Bolivar State, Venezuela

 
Gold from Santa Elena de Uairen, Bolivar State, Venezuela

Gold from Santa Elena de Uairen, Bolivar State, Venezuela

DESCRIPTION:No. 52949
Mineral:Gold
Locality:Santa Elena de Uairen, Bolivar State, Venezuela
Description:Unusual formation of elongated gold crystals in branching structure that resembles undersea coral. The elongated crystal form is indicative of gold crystals that are twinned following the Spinel Law of isometric twinning. Acquired in 1991 from Siber-Siber (Switzerland); ex. B.C. Shelton. Weight:2.0 grams
Overall Size:30x17x2 mm
Crystals:1-10 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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