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Gold

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The closeup pic shows why these are called "nest" golds - incredibly intricate puffs of crystalline wire gold. There are two of these balls here, each about 1.2 cm, and all gold. The specimen is made particularly dramatic and aesthetic by how these two puffballs of gold are isolated on the andesite matrix. Ex. Scott Kleine collection.

Product details

SpeciesGold
SizeMiniature
Dimensions4.7 x 2.9 x 2.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Nevada, Olinghouse Mining District

Known provenance

DateCollectorAcquisition price
08/2024Unknown OwnerNot disclosed
—The ArkenstoneNot disclosed

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Gold
Mineral guide
Learn about Gold
iconic native metal with sculptural crystals, herringbone leaves, and rich yellow hues; prized by collectors for locality lore, rarity, and striking form.
Gold
Regional guide
Gold from Olinghouse Mining District, Nevada, USA
Olinghouse Mining District gold, Nevada — pale-yellow native gold and electrum with wire nests and crystalline textures, prized for locality and architecture.