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Gold

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WOW! I think the pictures convey it all here....what an unusual specimen! It should be noted that individual spinel twinned crystals of size in gold are extremely rare, particularly so from California, and this is a 5 cm-long crystal! The flattened octos all grow perpendicular on one axis, and not the other, giving this piece a striking effect as of vertebrae. 5 x 1.1 x 0.1 cm

Product details

SpeciesGold
SizeMiniature
Dimensions5.0 x 1.1 x 0.1 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, California, Eagle's Nest Mine

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 Eagle's Nest Mine, California, USA
from Eagle’s Nest Mine, California — specimen-grade native gold with sharp octahedra and dendritic forms, prized for locality and pocket material.