Gold Crystals on matrix - Height: 1 cm - Width: 2.5 cm- 12 g - (1)
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Gold on matrix with crystals from Brusson, Valle d'Aosta, Italy; dimensions 5.5 x 2.5 x 1 cm; weight 12 g.
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Gold on matrix originating from Brusson (Valle d’Aosta) is one of the most sought-after mineral samples in the Alps.
Chamousira–Fenilliaz Gold Mine, in the municipality of Brusson.
Historic gold district, active since ancient times and heavily exploited between the 19th and 20th centuries.
The typical matrix of Brusson gold samples consists of:
Sericite and other fine micas
Colors ranging from white to light gray, with green or brown hues depending on alteration
Bright yellow in color, very brilliant
Distributed along fractures or quartz veins
Origin: Italy Valle d'Aosta
Dimensions: 5.5x2.5x1 cm
Weight: 12 g
Gold on matrix originating from Brusson (Valle d’Aosta) is one of the most sought-after mineral samples in the Alps.
Chamousira–Fenilliaz Gold Mine, in the municipality of Brusson.
Historic gold district, active since ancient times and heavily exploited between the 19th and 20th centuries.
The typical matrix of Brusson gold samples consists of:
Sericite and other fine micas
Colors ranging from white to light gray, with green or brown hues depending on alteration
Bright yellow in color, very brilliant
Distributed along fractures or quartz veins
Origin: Italy Valle d'Aosta
Dimensions: 5.5x2.5x1 cm
Weight: 12 g
Details
Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Gold
Mineral form
Crystals on matrix
Weight
12 g
Origin (region/city)
Brusson, Aosta Valley
Country of origin
Italy
Height
1 cm
Width
2.5 cm
Depth
5.5 cm
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