Natural Nanogold

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-vii

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2. Introduction

   • Boris Osovetsky

   Pages 1-6

3. Mineral–Concentrators of Nanogold

   • Boris Osovetsky

   Pages 7-39

4. Aggregates of Gold Nanoparticles

   • Boris Osovetsky

   Pages 41-67

5. “Aggregate” Gold on the Nanoscale

   • Boris Osovetsky

   Pages 69-86

6. Genesis of Natural Nanogold

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   Pages 87-126

7. The Problems of Nanogold Development

   • Boris Osovetsky

   Pages 127-141

8. Conclusion

   • Boris Osovetsky

   Pages 143-145

This book summarizes systematic data on nanogold in geological objects, including mineral-concentrators of nanogold, and the structure and chemical composition of nanogold aggregates. The book also discusses problems that arise during the development of nanogold resources and provides recommendations for prospering new gold deposits with thin-dispersed gold. Electronic microphotos and microprobe analyses support this comprehensive overview of the genesis of nanogold. The book especially focuses on the genesis of nanogold, the processes of nanogold concentration in natural environments, and geological formations containing nanogold.

• colloidal gold
• electron microscopy
• microprobe analysis
• nanomineralogy
• nanoaggregates

• Mineralogy and Petrography Department, Nanomineralogy Sector, Perm State National Research University, Perm, Russia

  Boris Osovetsky

Boris M. Osovetsky. studied mineralogy and petrology at the University of Perm, Russia. His research focusses on new express-methods to study mineral properties and typomorphic features; mineral prediction and exploration, especially related to gold, diamonds and platinum; as well as nanomineralogy. He authored many articles and monographs on mineralogy.  

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