The crystallized gold discovered at the Round Mountain mine in Nevada is a true marvel of nature, showcasing the intricate beauty and rarity of this precious metal. Unlike the more common nugget or flake forms of gold, these crystalline formations exhibit a stunning array of geometric shapes and textures, often resembling delicate dendrites or intricate clusters. The unique crystallization process occurs under specific geological conditions, resulting in gold that sparkles with an extraordinary brilliance and captures the imagination of collectors and geologists alike. Each piece tells a story of its formation, revealing the dynamic interplay of heat, pressure, and mineral-rich solutions over eons. This striking crystallized gold not only holds significant value but also serves as a testament to the natural artistry found deep within the Earth, making it a fascinating subject of study and admiration.
Item# RB690
Weight: 0.65 grams
Dimensions: 6 mm
There is gold and then there is GOLD! Not all gold was created equal. At GoldNuggetsForSale.com we spend most of our time seeking out the world’s finest gold nuggets and gold specimens.
Only about 2% of the gold in the world is in “gold nugget” form and the other 98% is microscopic speck and flake gold found in ore. A good gold ore today will have about one ounce of gold for every two tons of rock.
Even rarer are crystallized gold specimens and only about 0.04% of the gold in the world is crystallized. These natural gold nuggets and gold specimens are true - one of a kind - masterpieces from the earth’s natural elements and are found mostly in pockets where the gold was able to crystallize while it formed, much the same way other crystals form deep inside the earth.
Most of the hard rock mines that uncovered these extremely rare gold nugget crystals are closed today and it is extremely rare to have a new discovery of crystallized gold nuggets or gold specimens.
At Goldnuggetsforsale.com, we are experts on natural gold nuggets and gold specimens and guarantee all our gold nuggets and gold specimens are natural and not man-made.
