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Native Gold in Quartz Vein with Scheelite, Dolomite, Pyrrhotite, and Arsenopyrite

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Visible gold from this classic local! A dolomitic matrix with pyrrhotite and arsenopyrite hosts a white quartz vein, with minor siderite, within which a 1.5mm, well-formed gold crystal resides in a vug with euhedral quartz and dolomite-siderite crystals accompanied by a vibrant, orange-red scheelite crystal. Great association specimen and nice gold crystal for Morro Velho. Ex. Paulo Matioli collection.

Product details

SpeciesGold, Dolomite, Pyrrhotite, Quartz, Scheelite, Arsenopyrite
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.0 x 6.0 x 5.5 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityBrazil, Minas Gerais, Morro Velho mine

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot 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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