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Gold on Calcite from Hope's Nose, Torquay, Devon, England

 
Gold on Calcite from Hope's Nose, Torquay, Devon, England

Gold on Calcite from Hope's Nose, Torquay, Devon, England

Gold on Calcite from Hope's Nose, Torquay, Devon, England

DESCRIPTION:No. 58425
Mineral:Gold on Calcite
Locality:Hope's Nose, Torquay, Devon, England
Description:Bright yellow-metallic native gold crystals in dendritic formations exposed on the edge of translucent gray-brown calcite. The gold crystals are flexible and can be repositioned to stand upright - but they are delicate. Ex. W. Keller #122; ex. P. Freeman (UK)
Overall Size:30x22x10 mm
Crystals:0.1-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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