Natural Gold & Quartz Specimen Specs

This beautiful 97.1 gram natural gold & quartz specimen was mined years ago at the Pickle Creek Gold Mine! The mine is located in Ontario Canada and has been saved by the family ever since. The family did a specific gravity test on this specimen and determine the weight to be 54% gold. Gold has a specific gravity of 19.32 and quartz is 2.65, that is why the quartz area looks much larger but the gold is very heavy by comparison. The Pickle Crow Gold Mine was once a prominent gold mining operation known for producing high-grade gold ore. Gold and quartz specimens from this mine can be quite valuable and are sought after by collectors and enthusiasts.

This natural gold & quartz specimen weighs 97.1 grams, just over 3 troy ounces, it is about 2″ wide, 3/4″ thick and just over 2″ tall.

General Info About Nuggets

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.

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. Further, 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.