Gold on Quartz
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This specimen has a huge surface area of intergrown thick gold leaves, measuring 7 x 4 cm and a full 2 cm thick, perched on top of well trimmed matrix. This is a huge display face for a specimen from this mine, which produces very few gold specimens currently, but had a bonanza about 10 years ago. It is solid and sturdy, not leafy and fragile as are so many from here, and has a real heft to it (gold is heavy!) The specimen is 3-dimensional and has the luster and color that goes with it, of nearly pure gold. An old piece, surely. Photo by Joe Budd. Comes with a custom lucite base.
Product details
SizeSmall Cabinet
Dimensions9.8 x 7.5 x 4.0 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Virginia, Round Mountain Mine
Known provenance
| Date | Collector | Acquisition price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/2024 | Unknown Owner | Not disclosed |
| — | The Arkenstone | Not 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.Regional guide
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