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Gold, 2.0 cm, from Alta Floresta, Alta Floresta District, Juruena-Teles Pires mineral province, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Part of the 1999 McDole Trophy winning display, and the 2010 Desautels Award winning display. Illustrated in Mineral Collections in Arizona-I (2013), and Minerals: The Collector’s Newspaper (2014). Ex Alvaro Lucio, ex Mike Bergmann; Jeff Scovil photo.

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SpeciesGold

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Dimensions2.0 cm

Added on02/13/2026

LocalityBrazil, Mato Grosso, Juruena-Teles Pires

Publications

Mineralogical Record Refined Elegance page 107

Current owner

Alexander Schauss

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Previous owners

Date	Collector	Acquisition price
—	Mike Bergmann	Not disclosed
—	Álvaro Lúcio	Not disclosed

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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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