Gem and Mineral

8027 | Native gold(Nugget)

Native gold(Nugget)

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Size: 9×4.5×3.5cm

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Final Price: RMB 230,000



Australia
Nugget
In classifying the crystal forms of native gold,then natural large block gold with irregular shape is often referred to as“nugget”.Nugget are realized through enrichment sedimentation of underground water that are rich in gold due to its nearness to gold deposits.They are mostly glued or wrapped by sand,while a structure on the irregular surface similar to corrosion pot takes form influenced by groundwater or flooding in the later stage,during when the sand and stones embedded in the surface washed away.Nugget is widely recognized by Chinese people,Nugget with golden color and considerable weight is rarely seen in nature,and much harder been discovered by human beings.Most of existing findings are preserved in the museum,endowing nugget with a higher collection value and appreciation potentiality.
This natural gold of Australian origin weighs 528g,and is in a typical shape where people often refer as‘gold nugget’.Denudation observed from its surface has revealed that it is naturally-formed and together with is impressive weight,making it a museum-level collective piece.