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Sphalerite on Quartz
Sphalerite on Quartz
Shuikoushan Lead/Zinc Mine, Chaling, Hunan Province, China
Datolite with Quartz
Datolite with Quartz
Dalnegorsk, Primorskij Kraj, Russia
Celestite
Celestite
Rockwood, Michigan
Acanthite
Acanthite
Imiter, Atlas Mountains, Morocco
Opal var. Hyalite
Opal var. Hyalite
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Dioptase
Dioptase
Altyn-Tyube, Karagandy Oblast, Kazakhstan
Gold

Gold

sold
Locality
San Antonio de Morichal, Venezuela
Minerals
Gold
Dimensions
2.6 x 1.2 x .6 cm
Size class
Thumbnail
SID
GOLD18

Venezuela has been producing sharp, bright gold crystals over the last few years. They are mined in a very dangerous part of the world, where diamonds are also found near Santa Elena in the western, jungle area of Venezuela.

This beautifully crystallized gold, is a natural gold alloy called Porposite, given that it contains about 3.5% Palladium. It is very unique, and resembles kelp off the California coast. It weighs 4.6 grams. I have been told it will be pictured in the upcoming gold calender. 

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