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Gold in Matrix

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I obtained this from a miner's agent in the early 2000's. It is a large and interesting specimen with veins of herringbone-fine gold strewn through the natural matrix. It is very illustrative of how gold crystals form in vein cavities, as well as a rich display piece in its own right. Note in the close-ups how finely formed the small, elegant crystals are: present in several distinct habits, as well. This piece was borrowed from me starting in 2007 for the Houston Museum/American Museum of Natural History GOLD! Exhibition. It then toured as part of the AMNH-organized exhibit for 4 years, coming back to me only in mid 2011 as the travelling exhibit ended at the Chicago Field Museum. This prominent exhibit was shown in Tokyo's Mori Museum, and also in Atlanta, Denver, New York City, Chicago, New Orleans among other cities. Documentation provided. Joe Budd Photos.

Product details

SpeciesGold
SizeCabinet
Dimensions12.0 x 10.3 x 6.0 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
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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.