Gold (twinned)
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An exquisitely sharp, floater crystal of gold shooting off an elongated spinel-twinned gold crystal. The whole thing is perfect and complete all around, 360 degrees. We have seen hundreds of these over the last few decades since they came out in the late 1990s and early 2000s (as did this one), and this would be, for the sharpness of form and style, one of the finer thumbnails we have seen in a long time. It has a machine-sharp aesthetic quality to it, whereas many of these over 1 cm start to show deformity or the crystals get hoppered.
Product details
SpeciesGold
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.9 x 0.8 x 0.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityVenezuela, Bolívar, Santa Elena de Uairén
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not disclosed |
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Mineral guide
Learn about Gold
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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