Crystalline Gold On Quartz
Downieville, California
This is an exceptional native gold specimen featuring thick, well developed plates of crystalline gold. One of its most distinctive features is the beautiful natural opening through the center, creating a window like void that gives the specimen added depth and character. The gold is remarkably dense and remains interconnected throughout the specimen, with numerous areas displaying a highly lustrous, well-crystallized surface. The specimen comes from Downieville, a historic California gold locality known for producing exceptionally high-purity natural gold. Specimens from this locality are rarely encountered, making this piece an especially interesting and collectible example. Its combination of substantial crystalline gold, strong natural luster, and unique window like structure makes it a standout specimen for any serious native gold collection.
44 x 33 x 25 mm
63.47 grams