Native Gold Crystal
Manhattan Mining District, Toquima Range, Nye County, Nevada, USA
This gold crystal exhibits an incredibly vibrant yellow hue with complex crystal morphology. The gold has formed into numerous short, wire-like structures, many of which are dendritic, resembling fern-like branches that extend in various interlocking directions. The color is an attractive buttery yellow with a consistent luster on all sides. The reverse side features similarly appealing aesthetics, with short wires clustered, overlapping, and intersecting. Under magnification, the native gold reveals an impressive array of crystallized formations.
12 x 6 x 5 mm
0.84 gram
#386