Sponge Gold Cluster 
Manhattan Mine, Manhattan Mining District, Toquima Range, Nye County, Nevada, USA
This extraordinary gold specimen boasts a complex, overlapping, sponge-like texture of native gold adorned with sparkling microcrystals that amplify its brilliant luster. Such specimens are exceedingly rare, especially now that the Manhattan Mine is no longer operational. The gold crystal clusters, visible from all angles, exhibit subtle dendritic crystallization and include a small amount of quartz matrix. Dense and featuring a rich, buttery yellow color distinct from the pale yellow typically found in crystals from this area, this gold specimen stands out as a remarkable and outstanding example from the region.
12.70 x 11 x 5 mm
1.50 grams
#248