Gold Crystalline Wire
Farncomb Hill, French Gulch, Breckenridge Mining District, Summit County, Colorado, USA
 
This rare gold specimen from Colorado features a beautiful cluster of natural textured gold surface that has grown into a complex, three-dimensional shape. Some short thick crystals branch outward, while others twist and overlap like tangled threads. These unique wire formations are a natural crystal growth pattern. Up close, parts of the gold sparkle brightly, while other areas reflect less light. The majority of the specimen showcases a thick, sponge-like mass of gold crystals formed in layers that crystallized.
 
14 x 9 x 3 mm
0.67 gram