Wire Gold Cluster
Belshazzar Mine, Quartzburg Mining, Boise County, Idaho
This impressive native gold specimen presents a dense and intricate arrangement of thick, well-defined crystals forming a richly clustered structure. The gold is composed mainly of interwoven, wire-like formations that overlap and intersect, creating a bold, three-dimensional profile. These sturdy wires display a slightly coarse texture, with many revealing distinct crystal faces and sharp terminations. Several extend outward from the main body, adding depth and visual movement to the piece. Across its surface, the gold radiates a bright metallic luster, reflecting light with exceptional brilliance and highlighting its deep, buttery-yellow coloration hallmarks of high-purity gold. Originating from the Belshazzar Mine in Idaho, a locality celebrated for its rare crystallized specimens, this example showcases the elusive wire crystal habit, one of the least common natural expressions of gold.
30 x 21 x 16 mm
9.59 gram