Gold. Vonnie Vein, Firecreek Mine, Lander County, Nevada, USA. 17 x 16 x 3 cm (6.69 x 6.30 x 1.18 in). ... ...

Description

Gold
Vonnie Vein, Firecreek Mine, Lander County, Nevada, USA
17 x 16 x 3 cm (6.69 x 6.30 x 1.18 in)

Found in the obscure Vonnie Vein of the Fire Creek Mine, this Gold specimen is fairly unique amongst the many other Golds in Kennedy's exuberant collection. Every crystal has a frosted, golden-yellow color and is consolidated into nicely rounded, delicate clusters that have been etched from Calcite and are presented across a thin, white to light grey plate; the Gold throughout each cluster has a shimmery luster and has stunning spinel-twinned growths, giving each crystal a fern-like shape. All of these attributes give the piece a wonderful wintery appearance, resembling patches of golden shrubbery glistening over a snow-covered field. This piece comes with a custom acrylic base.

From the collection of Daniel "Dan" R. Kennedy.

More Information: This piece is in excellent condition. Some of the Gold is prone to shedding.


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