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When quartz is repeatedly stressed by earthquakes, it generates piezoelectric voltages that can reduce dissolved gold from the surrounding fluid, causing it to deposit. Over time this process coul... (www.abc.net.au)

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Original Title: When quartz is repeatedly stressed by earthquakes, it generates piezoelectric voltages that can reduce dissolved gold from the surrounding fluid, causing it to deposit. Over time this process could lead to the formation of significant accumulations and may explain the formation of large gold nuggets

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