Crystallized Gold on Reddish-Pink Quartz Matrix
Georgetown, El Dorado County, California U.S.A.
 
This extraordinary mineral of native gold exhibits thick, angular, and sharp crystals that extend outward from the quartz matrix. The crystalline native gold forms unusually flat crystals at their ends. The gold itself displays a vibrant saturation of yellow metal, accompanied by impressive luster, standing out prominently from the quartz matrix. This natural specimen of native gold serves as a flawless representation of the scarcity and magnificence of gold found in the historically gold-rich town of Georgetown, California.
 
21.60 x 21 x 14.60 mm 
3.96 grams
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