Gold Crystals on matrix - Height: 1.6 cm - Width: 1 cm- 3 g

Rare native gold, Romanian electrum variety. Originating from the famous Rosia Montana mines. These are fine, small crystals that form an aggregate like a sponge. A typical mass of these veins. These veins that yielded samples of this type of gold were among the richest. Width from a few centimeters to several tens of centimeters. The matrix is the classic dacite of these areas. Mines closed in 2006. Piece from an old collection. This is how the Romans found it 2000 years ago.

Estimate:£1.68

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