Spinel Twin Wire Gold Crystal
El Dorado County, California U.S.A.
This remarkable wire gold specimen showcases a substantial and textured surface adorned with modified octahedral crystals extending from its sides. The wire crystal exhibits curved striations mirroring its growth pattern. In certain areas, large octahedral crystals are present, transformed into flattened plates that align with the curved striations. Additionally, there is a unique hoppered effect visible on the lower portion, featuring flattened, short plate-like crystals that grew in both horizontal and vertical step patterns. This wire gold specimen represents a rare and exceptional find for its location, seldom accessible to mineral collectors.
0.62 grams
15 x 6 x 5 mm#203
Spinel Twin Wire Gold Crystal - El Dorado County, California U.S.A.
$115.00Price