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Spinel-twinned wire Gold

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A hefty, half-ounce specimen of intergrown "wire gold" and quartz matrix, from the classic finds here of the late 1990s. Very sturdy, and now hard to come by today. 15 grams. The piece is 360 degrees, complete all around.

Product details

SpeciesGold, Spinel
SizeMiniature
Dimensions3.5 x 2.6 x 1.6 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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iconic native metal with sculptural crystals, herringbone leaves, and rich yellow hues; prized by collectors for locality lore, rarity, and striking form.
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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.
    Spinel-twinned wire Gold - Olinghouse Mining District, Nevada, USA