Gold Crystal
Eagles Nest Mine, Placer County, California
 
This exceptional native gold specimen showcases remarkably large crystal habits for the locality, making it an outstanding example for the serious collector. The gold formed into an intricate network of branching wire-like crystals, creating an elegant and highly aesthetic natural structure. Covering the surface of each wire are countless secondary micro crystals that developed into flattened plates. These highly reflective crystal faces produce intense luster, creating a mesmerizing sparkle that allows the specimen to dazzle like a fine gemstone when viewed under light. Both the front and back display exceptional brilliance and a rich, buttery yellow color, ensuring there is no "display side" every angle is equally impressive. Adding to its rarity, this is a true "floater" specimen, meaning it crystallized freely within a cavity in the surrounding rock and was naturally released without any points of attachment or breakage. Complete floater gold specimens of this quality are highly sought after because they preserve their natural crystal growth exactly as nature created it.
 
26 x 16 x 8 mm
1.86 grams