Crystalline Gold
Belshazzar Mine, Quartzburg, Boise County, Idaho
 
This specimen displays a truly unique structure, consisting of multiple clusters of spongy gold that are naturally stacked and intergrown to create an overall wave like shape. Upon closer examination, the surface reveals countless small gold crystals with flat, highly lustrous faces scattered throughout the specimen. These crystalline surfaces catch and reflect sunlight, giving the gold a beautiful sparkling effect. The gold itself has an exceptional texture, with thick, uneven sections that overlap and stack upon one another to create a complex three dimensional appearance. Adding to its visual appeal, the gold exhibits a vibrant and richly saturated buttery-yellow color that enhances its natural luster and crystalline character. Overall, this is an unusual and visually distinctive gold specimen with excellent texture, structure, and natural character.
 
49 x 32 x 12 mm
23.22 grams