Native Gold on Quartz
Kenton Mine, Alleghany Mining District, Sierra County, California, USA
This extraordinary gold specimen stands out with its striking three-dimensional structure resting on a bright white quartz matrix. The native gold gleams with impressive brilliance, showcasing intricate and elegant crystal formations. The gold's unique growth patterns curved and overlapping gold crystals, with reflective surfaces that shimmer under light. A variety of crystal shapes can be seen, ranging from bold, leafy formations to intricately connected clusters, resulting in a robust and visually compelling piece of gold and quartz. With gold visible from nearly every angle, this specimen is both highly presentable and captivating. As a natural native gold on quartz from a rare and desirable locality, this piece is a great example for the mineral collector.  
26 x 18 x 19 mm
6.23 grams