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Gold In Rhodochrosite

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Gold In Rhodochrosite

Ex Dr. Krantz, Bonn, Germany
With Antique Label

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Description
Locality: 
Roşia Montană, Alba County, Romania
Size Range: 
Small cabinet (7-10 cm)
Size: 
8 × 7 × 3.5 cm
Description

Gold content is minimal but present. An interesting historic specimen.

The Label means: "Gold disseminated in rhodochrosite (old german “Manganspath”), surrounded by jasper and quartz from Verespatak, Hungary (now Rosia Montana), bought from Mr. Madersbach, Märzi 892 (Collector and Number)".

Hand-written comment on top: "minimal, mostly Pyrite"

Weight: 210 grams

 

 

Mineral Data
What's on the rock

Gold

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

Rhodochrosite

Formula: 
MnCO3
Strunz: 
5.AB.05
Crystal System: 
Trigonal
Hardness: 
3.5 - 4.0
Streak: 
White
Type Locality: 
Cavnic Mine (Kapnikbánya), Cavnic (Kapnic; Kapnik), Maramureș Co., Romania

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