Venezuela--Roraima Shield District, Icabaru. Native Gold Crystal.2.0 cm x 1.4 cm x 1.0 cm. 12.1 grams. An unusual crystallized group exhibiting slightly flattened octahedral crystals on one side and a very sharp hopper form on the other side. A sharp specimen with very little wear. Highly lustrous and attractive. Minor quartz and possible clay inclusions can be seen under magnification.From the John Whitney Walter Collection. Earlier from our (Stacks) sale of the Roraima Shield Collection of Native Gold Crystals, August 2007, lot 2066. Collection formed by Jack Carlson and Roger LaRochelle from pieces acquired in the Roraima Shield District, Icabaru, Venezuela during the period from 1979 to 1996. Lot tag included.
