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Gold (palladium-rich) on Calcite

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Gold (palladium-rich) on calcite, 7.1 cm, from Hope’s Nose, Torquay, South Devon, Devon, England. Photo: Tom Spann.

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SpeciesGold, Calcite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions7.1 cm
Added on02/13/2026
LocalityUK, England, Hope's Nose
Publications
  • Mineralogical Record Mineral Collecting In Texas page 239
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Gold
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iconic native metal with sculptural crystals, herringbone leaves, and rich yellow hues; prized by collectors for locality lore, rarity, and striking form.
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Gold from Hope's Nose
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Hope's Nose
Hope's Nose, UK - a protected coastal locality famed for dendritic native gold in calcite, including palladian gold and rare selenide assemblages, prized by co…