SALE
Overview:
A stunning Rare Black Gold Quartz specimen from the Sheep Ranch Mine in Alleghany California.
The color of the Quartz and the richness of the vivid matrix is IDEAL for display or lapidary work. Specimen has Large RICH gold veins and chunks of nuggets visible on ALL sides and runs all the way through the specimen.
Specific Gravity test undertaken which shows 118 Grams of Gold Weight, the Gold veins has been tested by an XRF analyser and confirmed over 22kt+.
S.G Test results:
Dry Weight: 801 Grams
Wet Weight: 529 Grams
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Gold Weight = 118 Grams
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Specific gravity test is 95% accurate, this specimen is VERY HEAVY for the size and its not hard to tell the significant gold content as gold veins and nuggets are protruding and visible to the naked eye on all sides.
Specimen measures approx 11.0 CM x 8.5 CM and 6.5 CM Thick.
Weighs a substantial 801.40 Grams!
Specimen can be cut into SEVERAL High Grade SLABs as gold runs all the way thorough. Each slab can yield several stunning Gold Quartz cabochons.
Significant investment, VERY rare from a mine that been closed for decades.
Can be used in Jewellery, or collected as a specimen.
Specimen Dimensions: Measures approx: 11.0cm x 8.5cm and 6.0cm thick
Weight: 801.40 Grams / 4007 Ct