AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Papua New Guinea > Gold |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 64276 |
Mineral: | Gold |
Locality: | Mount Kare Mine, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea |
Description: | Twisted formation of interconnected lustrous native gold crystals (naturally occurring gold crystals) with sharp, well-defined crystal throughout. The largest gold crystals exhibit hoppered, elongated habit indicating they are Spinel-law twinned. Collected by Tony Try. Weight: 6.5 grams |
Overall Size: | 35x17x8 mm |
Crystals: | 1-22 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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