Spinel Twin Wire Gold Crystal 
El Dorado County, California U.S.A.
The unusual wire crystal displays distinct striations that reflect its growth process. In specific regions, there are native gold branches extending outward, featuring modified geometric crystals that have flattened into plates aligned with the curved striations. Moreover, a distinctive hoppered effect is observable throughout the native gold crystal, showcasing short plate-like crystals growing in both horizontal and vertical step arrangements. This wire gold specimen is a remarkable and rare discovery for its location, typically not accessible to mineral collectors.
0.34 gram
11 x 4 x 3.5 mm
#204