Crystallized Gold Wire
Placerville, California
This native gold specimen exhibits dendritic gold crystals branching out in intricate overlapping patterns. This distinctive specimen from California exemplifies rare native gold and serves as an excellent example of unusual gold crystals. The primary crystal is a large cuboctahedral crystal on its center from which branches of thick wires branch out with impressive luster and a rich, saturated buttery yellow color.
9 x 6 x 3 mm
0.34 grams
#267