1.2-Kilogram Gold Nugget Discovered in Australia
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An amateur treasure hunter in Australia has discovered a 1.2-kilogram gold nugget near Tibooburra. The find contains 940 grams of pure gold, with the remainder consisting of quartz. Experts estimate its market value at 150,000–160,000 Australian dollars, while collectors could potentially pay up to…
An Australian amateur treasure hunter has discovered a gold nugget weighing 1.2 kilograms near the town of Tibooburra. The news was reported by MIR 24.
According to reports, the gold prospector spent several days searching the area with a metal detector. At one point, the device began emitting a faint signal. Initially, he assumed that he had found a small piece of metal. However, as he continued digging, the detector's signals became louder and more frequent. Eventually, he uncovered a large gold nugget embedded in quartz.
The find weighs 1.2 kilograms in total, including 940 grams of pure gold. The remainder consists of quartz. The treasure hunter has named his discovery the “Tibooburra Potato”.
Experts estimate that the nugget could have a market value of between 150,000 and 160,000 Australian dollars. However, its owner believes that collectors could value it at up to 200,000 dollars.
The discovery has attracted attention as one of the largest gold nuggets found in Australia through prospecting activities.