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Gold With Tetradymite

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Gold With Tetradymite

Ex K. Pliester, Bergheim, Germany
Classic Locality

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Description
Locality: 
Wurten Glacier, Innerfragant, Goldberg Group, Hohe Tauern, Carinthia, Austria
Class: 
Crystals on Matrix
Size Range: 
Thumbnail (1-3cm)
Size: 
1.1 × 2 × 1.5 cm
Weight: 
4.70gr
Description

Crystallized gold associated with blackish metallic tetradymite from a classic, high-alpine gold mining area. The specimen features some gold blebs barely visible with the naked eye. Accompanied by dark gray tetradymite, a Bi-Te-sulfosalt, which is a frequent ore companion for gold.

The Goldberg group in the tauern mountains was named in 1849 after its richness in gold; it was mined since ancient times, with zenith in 14th-16th century. The mining plants are situated in heights up to 2900 meters altitude. This is a nice example of a classic austrian gold locality.

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Gold

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

Tetradymite

Formula: 
Bi2Te2S
Strunz: 
2.DC.05
Hardness: 
1.5 - 2.0
Type Locality: 
Župkov, Žarnovica Co., Banská Bystrica Region, Slovakia

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Germany (trackable & insured, up to 5 kg)
7
EU countries (insured and trackable, up to 5 kg)
12.50
Switzerland and UK (trackable, up to 2 kg)
17.50
Rest of World (trackable, up to 2 kg)
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