Gold
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A remarkable locality piece consisting of a single complex crystal, embedded in quartz. The crystal is 8 mm tall, and quite robust. It is sharpest on one face, compared to the others, but it IS clearly a squashed octohedral crystal and not a mass or nugget style. We are still researching this locality. Dr. Jaroslav Hyrsl provides the following information:I never heard about, it must be a misspelling. I found two localities of
Product details
SpeciesGold
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.7 x 2.7 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityPeru, Huancavelica, Paucarbamba District
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | 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.Regional guide
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