Crystallized Gold
Belshazzar Mine, Quartzburg District, Boise County, Idaho
This exceptional native gold specimen features a dense and highly intricate cluster of thick wire gold crystals. The wires are tightly interwoven and overlap naturally, creating a bold three dimensional structure with impressive depth and visual complexity. Many crystals exhibit sharp terminations and well defined faces, while select wires extend outward, adding balance and dynamic movement to the form. A brilliant metallic luster enhances the rich, buttery-yellow color across the entire surface. Originating from the famed Belshazzar Mine in Idaho, a locality renowned for producing scarce crystallized gold, this specimen represents one of the rarest and most desirable natural wire gold habits.
27 × 32 × 14 mm
9.36 grams