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Rocks and Minerals
➔ Gold and Quartz
Identifier:
2019.1.1540
Description:
Gold is one of the heaviest minerals and is often found in quartz, igneous rocks, and sedimentary deposits. It is considered a precious metal and does not corrode. This specimen is with quartz.
Gold Formula:
Au
Quartz Formula:
SiO
2
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 3
Source:
Museum Collection
Related Objects:
Gold
Gold, Copper, Malachite, and Quartz