Gold on bedrock- 1.35 g - (3)
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Three meteorite items from Peru featuring gold on a host rock embedded in quartz, with a total weight of 1.345 g.
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This impressive natural specimen combines the material value of gold with the rare beauty of a geological collectible. Visible gold, embedded in quartz and the original host rock, makes this specimen an extraordinary rarity.
Gold in quartz forms deep within the Earth's interior over millions of years. Under high pressure and heat, the finest gold particles settle into natural fissures of the quartz and, over time, create visible veins and inclusions. Each piece is thus a unique natural product—no two specimens are alike.
Besides its value for collectors, this piece also has a real gold value. The contained gold is genuine, naturally grown precious metal that is embedded directly in the rock. It is precisely this combination of natural gold deposits and Aesthetic structure that makes gold in quartz especially sought after by collectors, investors, and gold enthusiasts.
The recovery of such pieces is highly labor-intensive and requires experience, patience, and a lot of luck. Often the gold remains hidden in the rock for a long time and can only be made visible through careful work and precise uncovering. Many finds are lost or destroyed during mining — making well-preserved specimens with clearly recognizable gold all the rarer.
Thus this piece combines two values in one: the timeless value of precious metal gold and the rarity of a natural collectible mineral. An extraordinary piece of Earth’s history, formed over millions of years and inspiring both collectors and gold lovers today.
This impressive natural specimen combines the material value of gold with the rare beauty of a geological collectible. Visible gold, embedded in quartz and the original host rock, makes this specimen an extraordinary rarity.
Gold in quartz forms deep within the Earth's interior over millions of years. Under high pressure and heat, the finest gold particles settle into natural fissures of the quartz and, over time, create visible veins and inclusions. Each piece is thus a unique natural product—no two specimens are alike.
Besides its value for collectors, this piece also has a real gold value. The contained gold is genuine, naturally grown precious metal that is embedded directly in the rock. It is precisely this combination of natural gold deposits and Aesthetic structure that makes gold in quartz especially sought after by collectors, investors, and gold enthusiasts.
The recovery of such pieces is highly labor-intensive and requires experience, patience, and a lot of luck. Often the gold remains hidden in the rock for a long time and can only be made visible through careful work and precise uncovering. Many finds are lost or destroyed during mining — making well-preserved specimens with clearly recognizable gold all the rarer.
Thus this piece combines two values in one: the timeless value of precious metal gold and the rarity of a natural collectible mineral. An extraordinary piece of Earth’s history, formed over millions of years and inspiring both collectors and gold lovers today.
Details
Number of items
3
Mineral Form
Gold on bedrock
Weight
1.35 g
Country of Origin
Peru
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