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Gold (crystallized sheet formation) from Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania

 
Gold (crystallized sheet formation) from Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania

Gold (crystallized sheet formation) from Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania

Gold (crystallized sheet formation) from Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania

Gold (crystallized sheet formation) from Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania

DESCRIPTION:No. 48627
Mineral:Gold (crystallized sheet formation)
Locality:Rosia Montana (Vöröspatak), Metaliferi Mountains, Transylvania, Romania
Description:Bright metallic sheet-formation of native gold from the mines that opened over 2000 years ago. The surfaces of the gold sheet are covered with sharp, flattened, octahedral crystal faces. Looks beautiful when viewed under magnification.
Overall Size:24x8x4 mm
Crystals:0.1-0.8 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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