Wire Gold Cluster
Belshazzar Mine, Quartzburg Mining, Boise County, Idaho
This remarkable gold specimen features a dense arrangement of interwoven, wire-like crystals forming a highly detailed three-dimensional cluster. The thick, naturally formed wires display sharp crystal faces and a coarse, textured surface, while several extend outward to create a sense of movement and depth. A vivid buttery-yellow hue and bright luster highlight the specimen’s intricate structure. Its contrasting quartz base provides a clean, white backdrop that enhances the elegance of the gold’s fine crystal detail. From the Belshazzar Mine in Idaho, this rare example of the wire crystal habit represents one of the most elusive and sought-after growth forms in native gold.
21 x 12 x 10 mm
3.33 grams