Gold on precambrian Hematite rock

Valentines Prospect, Uruguay
Miniature, 5.4 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm
Start Time: 11/14/2009 7:00:00 pm (CST)
End Time: 11/24/2009 7:15:00 pm (CST)
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Item Description

Microcrystals of rich, yellow gold are concentrated on one side of the Precambrian hematite matrix on this rare specimen from a very uncommon locality in Uruguay (we got from a friend who got these from an exploration geologist - I am SURE of the validity of the source, just he won't divulge exact detaisl yet). There are more microcrystals of gold scattered elsewhere. An unknown blue mineral is a super accent - possibly a phosphate or celadonite??? Two sides have been sawed to enhance the display. Unique in my experience.

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