Gold, Quartz
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A rich and showy specimen of bright, microcrystalline and hackly gold in hydrothermal quartz from an uncommon Japanese locality - the Nakase Mine on Honshu Island. Highly representative of the species and locality. Older material from the John Ydren Collection. He obtained this from the Burton Jirgl Collection, a dealer who had spent much time in Japan after the 1940s and amassed a sizable and important reference suite, all well documented.
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Dimensions2.3 x 2.0 x 1.6 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityJapan, Hyogo Prefecture, Nakase mine
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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