Crystallized Gold with Quartz 
Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff Mining District, Placer County, California, USA
This incredible lustrous native gold on quartz is a fine example of rare, crystallized gold from this locality. Upon closer examination many crystallized gold crystals developed into clusters of perfect octahedral clusters with many natural facets on each crystal. In some areas the gold also developed short dendritic crystal branching out and running through the white quartz matrix. The native gold displays so much luster that it glistens under light like a gem. Nearly the entire gold is beautifully crystallized and visible on all sides. The native gold is a bright buttery yellow color and is a perfect contrast with the white quartz matrix. This is a fine representation from its locality
13 x 8 x 6 mm 
0.74 gram