Crystallized Gold
Oriental Mine, Alleghany, California
This dazzling specimen of crystallized native gold from the renowned Oriental Mine in Sierra County, California, is a true showpiece. Both sides of the piece display highly lustrous, intricate crystal habits, with layered, stepped growth forming bold, leafy gold plates. At the center, the formation splits into two distinct sections, creating a striking three-dimensional leaf-like crystal surrounded by smaller, radiant offshoots. In several areas, sharply defined triangular trigons are visible on mirror-bright surfaces adding a rare and desirable feature. Nearly every section of the specimen glistens with gem-like brilliance, making it an exceptional example of natural gold crystallization. A top-tier addition to any fine mineral collection.
14 x 9 x 8 mm
1.57 grams