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A very hefty 4.9-gram thumbnail example of the brassy gold that made this district so famous in the 1800s, and caused the growth of gold mining boomtowns. Now, examples are extremely hard to find! This one is thick and hefty, a cluster of thickly-grown leaves and crystals. Purchased from Colorado dealer EM Gunnell in 1950. 2.1 x 1.7 x 0.4 cm

Product details

SpeciesGold
SizeThumbnail
Dimensions2.1 x 1.7 x 0.4 cm
Added on10/23/2024
LocalityUSA, Colorado, Farncomb Hill

Known provenance

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

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Gold
Mineral guide
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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.
Gold
Regional guide
Gold from Farncomb Hill, Breckenridge, Colorado, USA
Farncomb Hill, Breckenridge, Colorado — classic American locality for leaf, wire, and sculptural gold; prized for dramatic forms and historic collector demand.