Wire Gold Cluster with White Quartz Attached 
Belshazzar Mine, Quartzburg Mining District, Boise County, Idaho
This remarkable specimen of native gold displays a compact yet intricate cluster of thick crystals arranged in a naturally sculptural form. The structure is composed primarily of wire-like growths that weave together in an overlapping pattern, producing a bold and dynamic three-dimensional shape. Many of the wires exhibit sharp crystal faces and clean terminations, while others branch outward from the main body, enhancing the specimen’s visual balance. Its surface shimmers with a vibrant metallic brilliance, highlighting the rich buttery-yellow color characteristic of exceptionally pure gold. From the Belshazzar Mine in Idaho; a locality admired for its rare and unusual crystallized gold, this piece stands as an excellent example of the scarce wire crystal habit.
Dimensions: 23 × 20 × 13 mm
Weight: 5.40 g