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Gold (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Mount Kare Mine, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

 
Gold (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Mount Kare Mine, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

Gold (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Mount Kare Mine, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

Gold (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Mount Kare Mine, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

Gold (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Mount Kare Mine, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

Gold (Spinel-law twinned crystals) from Mount Kare Mine, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

DESCRIPTION:No. 71912
Mineral:Gold (Spinel-law twinned crystals)
Locality:Mount Kare Mine, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
Description:Lustrous interconnected lustrous native gold crystals (naturally occurring gold crystals) with sharp, well-defined crystals throughout. The largest gold crystals exhibit hoppered, elongated habit indicative of twinning following Spinel Law of twinning. Collected by Tony Try. Weight: 2.1 grams
Overall Size:23x9x7 mm
Crystals:0.5-8.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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