Crystallized Gold
Folsom Mining District, Sacramento, California
This exceptional native gold specimen features a beautifully formed, sculptural crystal with small quartz attachments along its thick gold branches. The gold displays outstanding luster, enhanced by secondary growth of spinel-twinned crystals that add complexity and visual interest. The overall crystal form resembles a partial helix, with naturally curved, branching crystals that remain mostly separate rather than fully connected. Specimens with such dynamic crystal growth and intense color saturation are rarely seen. This piece stands as a prime example from its locality and would be a prized addition for the mineral collector.
24 x 20 x 17 mm
3.87 grams