Switch currency

Gold & Quartz

Views:
Watches:
RBR147444

Description Tabs

Description
Locality: 
Brusson Mine, Aosta Valley, Italy
Size Range: 
Miniature (4.5-7 cm)
Size: 
5 × 4 × 4 cm
Description

This is an undamaged specimen from one of the most famous gold-finds in the Alps. It was found in an old mining area in Italy. The matrix is white quartz, that was NOT etched to show the gold - it was free grown like only a few specimens. The gold shows it's typical color and has a good contrast to the matrix. The item is undamaged!

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Gold

Formula: 
Au
Strunz: 
1.AA.05
Crystal System: 
Isometric
Hardness: 
2.5 - 3.0

Quartz

Formula: 
SiO2
Strunz: 
4.DA.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
7.0
Streak: 
White