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Gold (naturally crystallized twinned native gold) from Mount Kare Mine, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea

DESCRIPTION:	No. 74744
Mineral:	Gold (naturally crystallized twinned native gold)
Locality:	Mount Kare Mine, Enga Province, Papua New Guinea
Description:	Lustrous yellow-metallic native gold crystals (naturally occurring gold crystals) with sharp, well-defined crystals throughout. The largest gold crystals exhibit hoppered, elongated habit indicating they are twinned following the Spinel Law of twinning. One of a small lot collected by Tony Try with permission of the mine owners prior to production. Weight: 2.4 grams
Overall Size:	23x12x4 mm
Crystals:	1-7 mm
Archived:	For reference only

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