Wire Gold Cluster
Belshazzar Mine, Quartzburg Mining, Boise County, Idaho
This stunning crystallized gold specimen features an intricate lattice of thick, wire-like crystals forming a compact and complex structure. The interlocking gold wires, with their coarse textures and sharp terminations, create a visually compelling and dimensional composition. Light dances across the vibrant, metallic surface, enhancing the deep yellow coloration associated with high-purity gold. Mined from Idaho’s Belshazzar Mine a source of extremely limited crystallized gold. This piece is a rare example of the elusive wire crystal habit, one of the most prized natural forms of gold.
7 x 4 x 3 mm
0.25 gram