Gold
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This unusual specimen came to me in a collection of interesting South African minerals. I had never seen one offered for sale, and apparently the explanation is that the deposit is jealously guarded by both mining interests and the state, and exports are generally forbidden. The piece is a very rich specimen with grains of gold richly dispersed throughout a very strange matrix of lightweight, carbon-rich rock. I've not seen a gold matrix like this, ever, and I am honestly not sure what rock this is...though it at least is pretty.
Product details
SpeciesGold
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 4.0 x 2.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalitySouth Africa, Gauteng, Pretoria
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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