Auction Name: 2026 March 20 The Collection of William and Ruth Loomis Fine Minerals Signature® Auction

Lot Number: 72207

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Native Gold
Round Mountain, Round Mountain Mining District, Toquima Range, Nye County, Nevada, USA
5.5 x 4.9 x 3.4 cm (2.17 x 1.93 x 1.34 in)

Practically sprouting from the top of a white Quartz matrix are multiple flatter groups of interconnecting Gold crystals that fan out across the specimen's top side, giving the piece a striking 360-degree display. The largest of these groups (3.2 x 2.6 centimeters) stands above the center of the specimen. Each group shows beautiful arborescent growths, especially along the outer edges, with mildly hoppered features and prominent triangular faces. The crystals have a warm yellow color and brightly glisten with a strong metallic luster. This piece comes with a custom acrylic base.

From the Collection of William and Ruth Loomis.

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