Gold Flake

Size: 1.5x4.5 cms

Weight: 6 grams

Location: Brazil

Product Description:

A stunning mineral specimen featuring delicate gold flakes, showcasing a vibrant, metallic luster and intricate crystalline structure.

Geological Information:

- Location: Brazil (notably in the states of Pará, Mato Grosso, and Bahia)
- Type: Gold (Au)
- Formation: Placer deposits, hydrothermal veins, and alluvial deposits in quartz, iron oxide, and other minerals
- Color: Bright yellow to golden
- Hardness: 2.5-3 on the Mohs scale
- Crystal System: Isometric
- Formation Process: Weathering, erosion, and transportation of gold-bearing rocks, followed by concentration in streams, rivers, and veins.
- Age: Varied, from Precambrian to Quaternary
- Occurrence: Found in limited quantities, primarily in the states of Pará, Mato Grosso, and Bahia, Brazil.
- Distinctive Features: Delicate, flaky crystals with a high luster, often associated with quartz, iron oxide, and other minerals.

This detailed description highlights the natural beauty, unique features, and geological significance of Gold Flake from Brazil, showcasing its rarity and mineralogical importance.