50.2 Gram Natural Gold Nugget Specs

This 50.2 gram natural gold nugget was mined in Alaska sometime during the 1980’s. It came from a gold miner’s collection of nuggets that he saved for several years.

This natural gold nugget weighs 50.2 grams (over 1 1/2 troy ounce). The nugget is about 1″ wide and over 1 1/4″ tall. 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. We weigh our nuggets in pennyweight (DWT), where 1 pennyweight equals 1.55 grams, and 20 pennyweights equal 1 troy ounce.

Throughout Alaska, 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.