Gold, Tetradymite

This high-grade specimen features gold running throughout the quartz matrix, associated with minor amounts of massive, metallic grey tetradymite. It comes from the rarely seen Norwegian locality of Bømlo Island. Gold is visible on three sides of the specimen. Haugesundsgangen, the first location where gold was found on Bømlo, was discovered in 1862 by a young shepherd. Mining activity began in 1882 and continued until 1910, lasting more than 25 years.

Several mines and prospects are situated along the western shore of Bømlo Island. The gold deposits consist of mesothermal gold-bearing quartz veins in shear zones within the Lykling ophiolite complex. Collecting is not allowed without permission, although the Bømlo Gold Mining Company.

A classic Norwegian locality!