Crystallized Dendritic Gold
Ace of Diamonds Mine, Swauk Mining District, Washington
 
This unique native gold displays dendritic crystal habits with complex crystallization. Dendritic crystals tend to crystallized into many branches such as this example here. The crystals of dendritic gold form octahedral tips which is a very rare crystal habit. In some areas the gold has formed into stepped blocky formations where the crystal displays signs of slowly cooling and forming into a beautiful crystal. The native gold shins brightly and displays a brilliant saturated yellow color.
 
17 x 10 x 4 mm
0.44 grams
#57