Gold on bedrock- 0.77 g - (2)
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Meteorite from Peru named Meteorite containing gold in a host rock (Gold auf Muttergestein); two items with a total weight of 0.77 g.
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This impressive natural piece combines the material value of gold with the rare beauty of a geological mineral specimen. Visible gold, embedded in quartz and original host rock, makes this specimen an extraordinary rarity.
Gold in quartz forms deep in the Earth's interior over millions of years. Under high pressure and heat, the finest gold particles settle in natural fractures of the quartz and, over time, form visible veins and inclusions. Each piece is thus a unique natural product – no two samples are alike.
In addition to its collector’s value, this piece also possesses a real gold value. The contained gold is genuine, naturally grown precious metal that is embedded directly in the rock. Precisely this combination of natural gold occurrences and aesthetic structure makes gold in quartz especially sought after by collectors, investors, and gold enthusiasts.
The recovery of such pieces is extremely labor-intensive and requires experience, patience, and a bit of luck. Often the gold remains hidden in the rock for a long time and can only be brought to light through careful work and precise uncovering. Many finds are lost during mining or destroyed – 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 extraordinary piece of Earth’s history, formed over millions of years and today exciting both collectors and gold lovers alike.
This impressive natural piece combines the material value of gold with the rare beauty of a geological mineral specimen. Visible gold, embedded in quartz and original host rock, makes this specimen an extraordinary rarity.
Gold in quartz forms deep in the Earth's interior over millions of years. Under high pressure and heat, the finest gold particles settle in natural fractures of the quartz and, over time, form visible veins and inclusions. Each piece is thus a unique natural product – no two samples are alike.
In addition to its collector’s value, this piece also possesses a real gold value. The contained gold is genuine, naturally grown precious metal that is embedded directly in the rock. Precisely this combination of natural gold occurrences and aesthetic structure makes gold in quartz especially sought after by collectors, investors, and gold enthusiasts.
The recovery of such pieces is extremely labor-intensive and requires experience, patience, and a bit of luck. Often the gold remains hidden in the rock for a long time and can only be brought to light through careful work and precise uncovering. Many finds are lost during mining or destroyed – 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 extraordinary piece of Earth’s history, formed over millions of years and today exciting both collectors and gold lovers alike.
Details
Number of items
2
Mineral Form
Gold on bedrock
Weight
0.77 g
Country of Origin
Peru
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