Gold Nugget. Alaska, USA. ...

Description

Gold Nugget
Alaska, USA

A classic Alaskan Gold nugget, if there ever was one, smoothed by natural forces, this example is also rather large, weighing 5.5 troy ounces in total weight. The dimensional form has a number of "bubbly" sections resulting in an organic shape with lots of relief to the brassy Gold off the minor dark reddish-brown stained Quartz matrix. Given the fact that a mere single troy ounce Gold nugget is as rare as a 5-carat Diamond, any such specimen this large is an inherent rarity and represents a finite quantity. At a length of 2 inches (5 cm), this piece is considerable in its dimensions, beyond just the hefty weight. The muted luster and alluvial form are characteristic of precious metal from Alaska, and this is a very significant nugget, if for no other reason than its substantial mass. Given the obvious visual appeal of this collectible Gold, there is no doubt this is one very special nugget.
Measurements: 2.05 x 1.36 x 0.92 inches (5.21 x 3.45 x 2.33 cm), weighs 171.2 grams (5.5 oz t)



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