Locality
Information
about crystals/mineral specimens from this location
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Here
is a fine crystallized native GOLD specimen from Arroyo de
Miramar, Mun. de Ensanada, Baja California Norte, Mexico. This is a
new locality for gold nuggets, and this one was recovered from a dry
wash, so it did not suffer from a lot of the beating and pounding that
is typical for gold nuggets that are found in alluvial deposits. I found
this nugget at the Tucson Gem Rock & Mineral Show on the display
of a gold miner based in Nevada, who travels around finding gold in
other out-of-the-way localities, using advanced metal detectors to find
the nuggets.
We
are occasionally asked why the prices for our crystallized gold are
higher than the spot price of gold. There are several reasons. First
is that the market price is for bullion in dust or bars, and gold crystals
are extremely rare, and so trade for a much higher price. Next, knowing
the specific locality where a specimen is found increases the value
compared to a gold specimen with no provenance. Finally, some gold localities
are more desirable than others, depending on whether the locality is
still producing or not and/or the age of the specimen (if known).
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Mineralogy
Facts
about gems, rocks and minerals
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Gold
is a pleasure to own and possess, as many people have discovered throughout
the ages and around the world. Gold is a very stubborn element when
it comes to reacting to or combining with other elements. Keeping this
in mind, helps to explain many things about gold. There are very few
true gold ores, besides native gold, because it forms a major part of
only a few rare minerals, it is found as little more than a trace in
a few others or it is alloyed to a small extent with other metals such
as silver. Gold is almost indestructible and has been used and then
reused for centuries to the extent that all gold of known existence
is almost equal to all the gold that has ever been mined. Gold is a
great medium metal for jewelry, as it never tarnishes. Native gold wires
emerging from massive white quartz can make for a visually stunning
specimen.
A
few of the minerals that bear gold in their respective formulas are
in a subclass of sulfides called the tellurides. The element gold seems
to have an affinity for tellurium and this is one of the only elements
that gold can bond with easily. In fact only a few rare tellurides are
found with out gold. A few of the tellurides are nagyagite, calaverite,
sylvanite and krennerite. These are all minor ores of gold but their
contributions to the supply of gold pales next to native gold's own
contribution. Occassionally these minerals are associated with native
gold.
There
are a number of minerals that are aptly named "Fool's Gold"
because only a fool could believe they are gold! Actually it is easy
for people who see shiny golden colored flakes sparkling at them from
some rock they just picked up to believe that they have struck pay-dirt.
Gold's ductility, sectility, density and softness are usually sufficient
to distinguish it from the much cheaper imposters. The most famous "fool's
gold" is the very common sulfide, pyrite. Chalcopyrite, marcasite
and just about any golden colored sulfide has been also proven to be
worthy the "fool's gold" monicure. Weathered flakes of biotite
which can sport a bright yellow color and a nice flash of light when
viewed just right, have also been mistaken for gold.
Gold
specimens are sometimes artisticly stunning and a good investment as
well. After all, it is gold, which never seems to lose its value. Good
natural specimens though are more expensive than their actual weight
value. This is to be expected as good gold crystals are somewhat scarce
(most are melted down for quick profits) and you really don't want a
natural specimen to be worth what a lump of previously smelted and refined
gold is worth, do you?
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Metaphysics
Information
about crystal, gem and mineral metaphysics and healing
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People
interested in metaphysics and crystal healing tell us that gold symbolizes
the purity of the spiritual aspect of "all that is," allowing
one to attain and maintain communion with the source of all being. It
emits an energy to prompt one to allow beauty to come forth from the
inner being. It helps one to improve one's character via learning, lessening
the traumas experienced during the gaining of knowledge. It assists
one to activate, to mobilize and to actualize the intrinsic potential
of the self. The energy of gold can help one to eliminate ego conflicts
and feelings of futility. Gold has been called "the master healer",
and is an excellent mineral for purification of the physical body.
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About
Treasure Mountain Mining
Fine
Mineral Specimens for sale
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We
are an award-winning, internationally known internet mineral dealer
with an impeccable reputation for high quality mineral specimens, fast,
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mission is to bring joy into the lives of our mineral collecting customers
by helping them build high-quality collections of gemstones, crystals,
minerals and rocks. To do this, we offer a wide variety of the finest
crystals including loose gemstones for sale, large crystal clusters
for sale, pyrite nuggets for sale, aquamarine gemstones for sale, and
quartz crystals for sale. You can come to us to buy clear quartz crystals,
black tourmaline rough, phantom quartz crystals, raw amethyst crystals,
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we help our customers identify rocks and minerals, and we report on
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