LARGE GOLD NUGGET. ...

Description

LARGE GOLD NUGGET
Western Australia
Once again, the ancient gold fields of Australia yield a marvel. Gold nuggets weighing over 5 ounces are extremely rare, and most are dull, brassy and unattractive. The present specimen has the faultless golden yellow hue however, that denotes a high karat content (98% +), and a marvelous combination of natural pitting and hollows. One such depression has the fine textured form of crushed gold leaf, but most of the surface displays the wonderfully smooth curves and burnishing that tell of the nugget's long journey across the Australian outback, tumbled smooth by what scarce waters are to be found there. Of superb aesthetic appeal and unusually generous size, this prize measures approximately 4¾ x 2 3/8 x 5/8 inches and weighs an impressive 17.68 Troy ounces (550g).

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