Gold on bedrock- 1.85 g - (2)
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Meteorite named Meteorite, gold on host rock, from Peru, two pieces totaling 1.85 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 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 great heat, the finest gold particles settle in natural fissures of the quartz and, over time, form visible veins and inclusions. Each piece is thus a unique natural product—no two specimens are alike.
Beyond its value to 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. This exact combination of natural gold occurrence and aesthetic structure makes gold in quartz particularly sought after by collectors, investors, and gold enthusiasts.
The extraction of such pieces is extremely demanding 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 unites two values: the timeless precious metal value of gold and the rarity of a natural collectible mineral. An exceptional piece of Earth history, formed over millions of years and today exciting both collectors and gold lovers.
This impressive natural specimen combines the material value of gold with the rare beauty of a geological collectible. Visible gold, embedded in quartz and 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 great heat, the finest gold particles settle in natural fissures of the quartz and, over time, form visible veins and inclusions. Each piece is thus a unique natural product—no two specimens are alike.
Beyond its value to 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. This exact combination of natural gold occurrence and aesthetic structure makes gold in quartz particularly sought after by collectors, investors, and gold enthusiasts.
The extraction of such pieces is extremely demanding 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 unites two values: the timeless precious metal value of gold and the rarity of a natural collectible mineral. An exceptional piece of Earth history, formed over millions of years and today exciting both collectors and gold lovers.
Details
Number of items
2
Mineral Form
Gold on bedrock
Weight
1.85 g
Country of Origin
Peru
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