AU 79-0216CA
 
Crystalline Gold
Georgetown, El Dorado County, California
 
This complex crystalline native gold specimen was found in Georgetown, California. Georgetown is a census-designated town in El Dorado County. It was discovered after a bush fire cleared out a quartz vein which had a rich gold occurring deposit visible only to a metal detector. This piece was unusual because of its natural hole at the bottom that's almost a perfect circle. It displays beautiful crystalline gold branching out and creates a Christmas tree appearance. It's interesting to understand how this circular shape formed on this beautiful gold specimen. The aesthetics of this native gold is quite appealing as it can be displayed on either side and mostly shines its lustrous surface back at you at every angle. 
 
18.26 x 12.10 x 9.31 mm
2.18 grams
#58