Crystallized Gold
Oriental Mine, Alleghany, California
This highly lustrous native gold crystal showcases intricate crystal habits on both the front and reverse sides of the specimen. The gold grew in stacked, multi-layered formations of striated leaf crystals, resulting in a sculptural and dynamic appearance. Light dances across nearly every surface, giving the specimen an intense, gem-like brilliance. A striking and rare example of crystallized gold from the famed Oriental Mine in Sierra County, California.
22 x 10 x 5 mm
0.68 gram