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Gold On Matrix

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Gold On Matrix

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Description
Locality: 
Emperor Mine, Viti Levu, Fiji
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8 × 8 × 3 cm
Description

Numerous nests of gold wires on calcite from the famous Emperor mine in Fiji. To add to the appeal, the back side is covered in terminating calcite crystals. Specimens of this size are very rare.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Gold

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