Gold on Quartz
Badger Mine (Prescott Mine; Prescott Lode claim), Quartzburg, Hornitos Mining District, West Belt, Mariposa County, California
This gold specimen with thick and very robust crystals on quartz displays highly aesthetic crystals from this classic locality. The native gold has micro gold crystals with flat surfaces that emit great luster and sparkle. Some crystals curve and smaller gold crystals appear on its lower section forming short leafy habits. Its milky white quartz provides a complementing contrast to the incredible gold crystal on its top. 
13 x 12 x 8 mm
1.12 grams