Crystallized Gold
Belshazzar Mine, Quartzburg Mining, Boise County, Idaho
This native gold specimen features a fascinating array of crystal habits, including fine wires, short leafy structures, and tightly packed clusters. Upon closer inspection, the interwoven wires form an intricate mesh-like network, with many segments overlapping and branching in multiple directions. In several areas, the gold forms dense aggregations, where secondary growth adds complexity and visual interest. The leafy crystal formations appear to result from tightly fused wires, giving the appearance of flattened plates composed of fine, textured strands. The specimen exhibits a vivid, buttery-yellow hue enhanced by a bright metallic luster, creating an appealing visual contrast. Its intricate structure and high aesthetic value make it an excellent piece for micromount and crystallized gold collectors alike.
21 x 11 x 8 mm
2.31 grams