197.8 Gram Natural Gold Nugget Specs
This 197.8 gram natural gold nugget was mined in the Yukon, Canada sometime during the summer of 2015. It came from a gold miner’s collection of nuggets that he had saved for several years.
This natural gold nugget weighs 197.8 grams (abou 6 1/3rd troy ounces). The nugget is nearly 1 1/2″ wide, over 1 3/4″ tall, and about an inch thick. Because of our low prices, this gold sells quickly! If we do not have this exact nugget in stock we will find something comparable for you.
General Info About Nuggets
Most of our nuggets are between 70% to 95% pure gold. Furthermore, natural gold has other metals mixed with it, including silver and platinum. You can request nuggets from different areas of the state and will notice that the color and texture varies from mine to mine.
Throughout Alaska and the Yukon, people discover natural gold nuggets, which showcase the state’s abundant mineral wealth. These nuggets are the result of various geological processes that have occurred over millions of years. The combination of glaciers, erosion, and mineralization has led to the formation of these valuable pieces of gold. Alaska’s rivers, creeks, and remote areas attract prospectors and gold enthusiasts who search for these precious nuggets, which can vary in size and shape. Thus, the allure of finding natural gold nuggets in Alaska’s picturesque landscapes has made it a popular destination for those seeking the thrill of gold prospecting and the beauty of untamed nature.
