Rounded Gold Crystal. Ernesto mine, Pontes e Lacerda. Mato Grosso. Brazil. ...

Description

Rounded Gold Crystal
Ernesto mine, Pontes e Lacerda
Mato Grosso
Brazil

Beyond just being a striking specimen of crystallized Gold from the now famous Mato Grosso, of Brazil, this gorgeous, rounded Gold nugget displays phenomenal "hoppered" crystals with an intricate geometric design. The complex and latticework form results in a superb highly collectible example of unique Gold that weighs 43 grams. While its size is well over one-third of a troy ounce, the value of this specimen is exponentially beyond its weight. This robust thumbnail offers a remarkable formation that is really not possible in large pieces. This is an excellent representation of the fabulous Gold from Pontes e Lacerda.
Overall Measurements: 1.01 x 0.94 x 0.74 inches (2.56 x 2.39 x 1.87 cm), weighs 43 grams (1.37 oz t)

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