GOLD WIRES ON FELDSPAR PEGMATITE, VERY RARE (but also FOOLS GOLD on this specimen)

SPECIMEN NR #:1703

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1703

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GOLD ON FELDSPAR PEGMATITE, VERY RARE

Gold, represented by the chemical symbol Au (derived from the Latin word aurum) and holding the atomic number 79, is a chemical element. In its pure state, it appears as a bright, slightly orange-yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile metal. As a transition metal and a member of group 11, gold is classified among the noble metals and is known for its low reactivity, ranking as the second least reactive element. Under standard conditions, it remains solid.

Gold is typically found in its native form as nuggets or grains within rocks, veins, and alluvial deposits. It can exist in solid solutions with silver (known as electrum) and is often alloyed with metals like copper and palladium, as well as found in mineral inclusions such as pyrite. Additionally, it can be present in mineral compounds, particularly those containing tellurium, known as gold tellurides.

Specimen details

The numbers under "variant" are the measurements in mm and weight in grams. Where known, the origin of the specimen is mentioned. The number at the end, is the specimen number in our collection. Colours may vary, due to photography.

Care

It's important to know that many minerals can be effectively cleaned with water. However, before using any cleaning methods, such as dissolvers or ultrasound, please take the time to research online. Improper use of these techniques could potentially harm your specimen.

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