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Apophyllite with Scolecite
Apophyllite with Scolecite
Jalisgoan, near Jalgoan, Maharashtra State, India
Danburite rough and cut
Danburite rough and cut
San Luis Potosi, Mexico
Datolite with Quartz
Datolite with Quartz
Dalnegorsk, Primorskij Kraj, Russia
Quartz, var. Herkimer Diamond
Quartz, var. Herkimer Diamond
Ace of Diamonds Mine, Herkimer County, New York
Corundum Var. Sapphire
Corundum Var. Sapphire
Balangoda, near Ratnapura, Sabaragamuwa Province, Sri Lanka
Stilbite
Stilbite
Jalgaon, India
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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