PETZITE with NATIVE Gold
Unknown Owner
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Petzite is a rare silver gold telluride which was first discovered at Săcărâmb in Hunedoara County, Romania in 1845. This cabinet-sized specimen is from the famous ancient gold-mining locality at Roşia Montană in Alba County which lies about 30 miles north of the Type Locality. It consists of a thin pale cream-grey rock matrix upon which a finely crystallized white coating is richly dispersed with dark grey Petzite and many small areas of pale yellow Native Gold. There is a lot of Petzite upon this piece but a microscope is required to appreciate its crystalline form.
Product details
SpeciesGold
SizeCabinet
Dimensions6.8 x 10.5 x 2.8 cm
Added on10/25/2025
LocalityRomania, Alba County, Roşia Montană, Rosia Montana
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 07/2026 | Unknown Owner | $5,000.00 |
| — | Crystal Classics | 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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