Gold on Quartz
Sonora, Mexico
This extraordinary gold specimen, discovered in the arid Sonora Desert, is a highly rare find, often elusive for collectors. Unearthed by a local prospector in a quartz vein rich with gold crystals, this specimen boasts an exceptional gold purity of 94-96%. The native gold features smooth faces and a striking luster, with complex clusters of buttery yellow, robust flat leafy crystals in some areas. The opposite side showcases branching crystals of high-purity, thick veins of native gold with complex edges on a quartz matrix. This specimen is a rare example of high-purity natural gold, found in only a handful of places on Earth.
12 x 11 x 10 mm
2.23 grams
#315A