Gold Nugget
Sonora, Mexico
This extraordinary gold nugget, discovered in the arid Sonora Desert, is a highly rare native mineral that is often out of reach for collectors. It originates from the same deposit that the ancient Aztecs and Spanish Conquistadors mined to create currency, jewelry, and other significant commodities. A local prospector unearthed it from an ancient tertiary gold-bearing riverbed. The nugget displays a striking luster, with smooth, striated faces in some areas and slightly rugged, robust surfaces in others. The opposite side features smooth natural surfaces with a comparable luster. Overall, this gold specimen is a solid chunk with a rich, yellow hue.
19 x 15 x 8 mm
10.46 grams
#231