Native Gold from Falun, Sweden– micromount as unique piece
This micromount specimen shows native Gold from Sweden in an attractive association with a light partly transparent matrix. The Gold appears as a small but intensely metallic and shiny area clearly contrasting with the more matte host material.
The matrix shows a crystalline structure with a glassy to slightly cloudy appearance. The Gold does not form clearly developed individual crystals but occurs in compact native form still standing out due to its strong metallic luster. The combination of translucent matrix and bright Gold gives the specimen a very appealing aesthetic appearance.
Geology & Origin
Native Gold typically forms in hydrothermal deposits where it precipitates from mineral rich fluids. It can occur in quartz veins as well as in various metamorphic or magmatic rocks.
The classic locality Falun in Sweden is historically significant and especially known for its copper deposits. The complex geochemical processes within this deposit also allow the formation of native Gold often associated with sulfide minerals and quartz rich rocks.
This table is for general information and orientation, although the sizes of the stones may vary. In addition, this specification is handled differently from region to region.
| Sizes |
|
Description |
approx. Sizes in mm/cm |
approx. Sizes in INCH |
| Capsule |
Capsule |
0.1–0.5 mm in a transparent hard capsule (approx. 1 cm) |
capsule contents 0.1–0.5 mm |
capsule contents 0.004–0.02 in |
| TN/mm |
Micromount (TN = Thumbnail) |
everything fitting in a TN Perky box or a MM box of approx. 1 in |
approx. 0.5–2.5 cm |
max. 1 in |
| Min |
Miniature specimen |
will not fit a TN or MM box anymore |
approx. 2.5–5 cm |
approx. 0.2–1.0 in |
| Scab |
small cabinet specimen |
approx. one-third to half a hand size |
approx. 5–9 cm |
approx. 1.0–2.0 in |
| Cab |
cabinet specimen |
full hand size |
approx. 9–15 cm |
approx. 2.0–3.5 in |
| large Cab |
large cabinet specimen |
approx. two hand sizes |
approx. 15–30 cm |
approx. 3.5–6.0 in |
| very large Cab |
very large cabinet specimen |
everything larger, no upper limit |
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Abbreviations commonly used in mineralogy.
| Abbreviation |
Meaning |
| xl |
single crystal, possible with matrix |
| xls |
noticeable crystals |
| (xl) |
embedded or damaged |
| (xls) |
embedded or damaged |
| MASS |
massive and/or amorphous pieces |
| TYP |
type locality of the original description |
| SWUV |
shortwave-UV-reaction |
| UV |
ultraviolet reaction |
| SC |
self-collected |
| U |
unique (single unique piece) |
Usage Instructions
This product is ideal as a collector's item, decorative element, teaching material, or for scientific and exhibition purposes.
Legal Notices
Safety
We accept no liability for damages resulting from improper and/or non-recommended use. Please carefully assess the suitability of the product before any alternative use.
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