Description/Interesting Notes:
An old time lot of native gold crystals from Brazil!!! This group of specimens weighs just over 7 grams, with
individual specimens measuring up to 5mm in size!!! Let me start off by saying that these crystals are WAY better than the pics
show!!! Upon close inspection with a loupe or scope, these alluvial crystals show some very unique and unusual features!!! When
closely examined the large majority of these crystals appear to be made up of thin, concentric layers!!! Additionally, there are a small
number of crystals that show a distinct, silvery patina which may indicate the presence of platinum or palladium (which this
region is known for)!!! There are some very curious forms and growths that are simply incredible when viewed
under magnification (unfortunately I could not capture these details in the pics) - I have never seen material like it!!!
This is OLD material that dates back to well before WWII!!! This is a valuable lot for its gold content alone!!! Specimen retains
an old, unattributed label and glass vial as well!!!
The pics hardly do it justice!!! Must be seen in person to be fully appreciated!!!
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