Leaf Gold Crystals
Sonora, Mexico
These exceptional gold crystals, found in the dry Sonora Desert, is an extremely rare specimen from a unique location, often difficult for collectors to access. It was unearthed near a local quartz vein abundant in pockets of crystallized gold. The crystal's surface resembles leaves and boasts a brilliant shine, showcasing well-defined crystal patterns and distinctive formations of solid native gold. On the opposite side, it displays naturally dense clusters of crystals with a similar shine and intricately sharp crystalline structure. Overall, this gold specimen is significant, featuring a deep, rich yellow coloration and serving as an outstanding example from its origin.
about 9 x 4 x 2 mm
0.23 gram