Rimshot 176 Posted November 20, 2012 Mike,I thought when the gold is kinda cubic looking, it's called a special name. Or maybe there's a name as to how it formed that way. Oh well, maybe not, but I sure do like the way it looks.Rim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike Furness 1,014 Posted November 20, 2012 It is a very beautiful piece for sure ... maybe someone can give you the name you're looking for ... maybe a geological term that hasn't hit my limited geology center in my brain! If I had to give it a term it I might say faceted gold ...Mike F Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest goldstudmuffin Posted November 20, 2012 The birth of a nugget... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest goldstudmuffin Posted November 20, 2012 A hole in one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest goldstudmuffin Posted November 20, 2012 The golden bunny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest goldstudmuffin Posted November 20, 2012 The gold tooth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest goldstudmuffin Posted November 20, 2012 The golden bass Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest goldstudmuffin Posted November 20, 2012 A gold bug... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 550 Posted November 20, 2012 Fantastic, love the running bunny , bass, an tooth. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 1,994 Posted November 20, 2012 Is there a special name for the nug top/middle?Rim your right the shape does have a name but I can't think of it either.....bet El D. knows.....I would to justcall it "mine"! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted November 20, 2012 Thanks for all the photos guys and keep them coming. I wish I had taken some photos of my finds. You would have gotten a kick out of a couple of them.Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rimshot 176 Posted November 20, 2012 It is a very beautiful piece for sure ... maybe someone can give you the name you're looking for ... maybe a geological term that hasn't hit my limited geology center in my brain! If I had to give it a term it I might say faceted gold ...Mike FThank's Mike! I think that's the word I was looking for.Rim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 2,023 Posted November 20, 2012 Mike,I thought when the gold is kinda cubic looking, it's called a special name. Or maybe there's a name as to how it formed that way. Oh well, maybe not, but I sure do like the way it looks.RimI think the proper term is "Octagonal Crystal Gold". I stole that term from Chris Ralph's website, you can see a similar piece but without quartz at this link, 3rd picture down.http://nevada-outback-gems.com/prospect/gold_specimen/Natural_gold2.htm Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rimshot 176 Posted November 20, 2012 Well AU, how do you think Chris comes up with the word Octagonal? I see nothing there to suggest 8 sides? I do see facets there that suggest pentagonal.hmmm??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 2,023 Posted November 20, 2012 RS, Chris is a trained mining engineer, so I guess he knows more than I do as to what to call certain types of gold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 2,023 Posted November 21, 2012 It seems to be safe to call it gold crystals, whether they're octagonal, cubic, pentagonal, or any other geometric shape.Here's a link to Mindat's gold photo gallery, many types of gold and specimens, a true treat to look at all of the 1794 photos!!!http://www.mindat.org/gallery.php?cform_is_valid=1&min=1720&cf_pager_page=1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 1,994 Posted November 21, 2012 Feel free to call these what ever you want to I call them "mine".... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 1,994 Posted November 22, 2012 Found this in a dry wash digs.....thought posting it would be approiate for the Thanksgivinghollidays.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 550 Posted November 22, 2012 There have been some beautiful nuggets to look at posted here.I am gearing up to go out in the field for awhile so I hope I can drum up some new nugs to look at.I've got the FEVER BAD, so its time to get goin an start beepin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 1,994 Posted November 22, 2012 Casper the friendly ghost Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest goldstudmuffin Posted November 25, 2012 Hey John B,Don't you have a few cool shaped nuggets, how about sharing them with the new guys here that haven't seen them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
garimpo 1,994 Posted November 25, 2012 Don't know what to call this one.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frank c 550 Posted November 25, 2012 How bout "A BEAUTY" for starters. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rimshot 176 Posted November 25, 2012 Don't know what to call this one....Garimpo,It's Sunday and a good name for it would be Jesus. Up top center I see his face. Rim Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AuTSaurus 33 Posted November 25, 2012 I see a horse at a gallop with a rider. How about the "Pony Express" nugget?Greg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
