Wire Gold
Belshazzar Mine, Quartzburg District, Boise County, Idaho
 
Gold specimens from the Belshazzar Mine are highly distinctive, known for crystal habits rarely seen at other localities. This piece features an intricate arrangement of wire and pseudowire gold crystals that branch and cluster elegantly. Flattened, elongated crystals curve gracefully alongside intersecting wire formations, creating a complex and visually dynamic structure. The gold exhibits a bright, buttery yellow color with a pleasing luster. These refined crystals are beautifully set atop a dense matrix of light brown limonite and dark quartz, providing strong natural contrast.
15 x 11 x 8 mm
0.76 gram