Gold
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A striking gold thumbnail specimen with very bright and lustrous color. Branching off the main crystal are a few smaller crystals that appear to be octahedrons. Papua New Guinea is an unusual locality to find well crystallized gold like this, one would normally assume Australia or California for a piece of this quality. The gold is lustrous with rich yellow-gold color, indicating a high purity crystal. A striking and attractive gold specimen that holds its own against more well-known gold localities! This is the only gold listed from Papua New Guinea in the Flynn collection, amidst many other locales. Specimens are quite rare.
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SpeciesGold
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions1.7 x 0.7 x 0.5 cm
Added on12/02/2024
LocalityPapua New Guinea, Enga Province, Mount Kare Valley
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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