Natural History Museum puts Dragon on Display! - London Post

Rare crystallised gold dragon on loan to the Natural History Museum

A rare example of crystallised gold has gone on display at the Natural History Museum, and for obvious reasons, it is nicknamed the Dragon. (c) Natural History Museum Crystallised gold is rare, and the well-formed crystals on this majestic specimen make it an outstanding find. Miners searching for gold in a region famous for producing collectable specimens discovered it within the wall of an underground mine. To ensure it was removed without dam…

Natural History Museum puts Dragon on Display! - London Post

Visitors to the Natural History Museum, London, can now get up close to a rare, crystallised gold specimen, nicknamed the Dragon due to its spectacular appearance. Considered to be one of the finest mineral treasures in the world, the Dragon is on loan from the Houston Museum of Natural Science and is making its debut in the UK. The Dragon can be found on display in the Museum’s recently refurbished Vault, at the far end of the Minerals Gallery.…