Wire Gold Crystal 
El Dorado County, California U.S.A.
This crystallized wire gold specimen exhibits distinct striations that reflect its growth pattern. In certain areas, native gold branches extend outward, showcasing modified geometric crystals that have flattened into plates aligned with the curved striations. The gold crystal's three-dimensional curved wire patterns display a unique hoppered effect visible on all sides. This wire gold specimen is a rare and exceptional find for its location, which is typically not easily accessible to mineral collectors.
0.25 gram
10 x 3 x 3 mm
#257