Gold Nugget 
Sonora, Mexico 
This gold nugget, unearthed in the arid Sonora Desert, comes from an exceptionally rare site, making it highly coveted. It traces back to the same deposit exploited by the ancient Aztecs and Spanish Conquistadors for currency, jewelry, and other treasures. A local prospector discovered it in a rich, ancient riverbed. The nugget boasts a vibrant, shiny surface with crystallized chunky textures and a complex structure. It is dense and substantial with distinct flat faces crystal separations, and its vivid yellow hue with smooth rounded edges makes it a unique specimen from this area.
8 x 7 x 3 mm 
0.73 gram
#338