Native Gold on Quartz
Folsom Mining District, Sacramento County, California
This exceptional gold specimen features elegant, branching gold crystals set on a lightly reddish-pink quartz matrix. The gold crystals are thick, well-defined, and sturdy, with excellent luster and a rich, vibrant color. Their natural dendritic growth creates strong visual interest and adds to the specimen’s overall desirability. The reverse side is equally attractive, displaying well-formed crystals throughout. Broad, leafy gold plates are beautifully developed alongside elongated, sharp-edged crystals, showcasing a range of crystal shapes. The combination of diverse crystal forms and the strong white quartz matrix makes this specimen a standout example from this locality.
12 x 10 x 6 mm
0.45 gram