Crystalline Gold on Quartz. Red Bank Mine. Bagby, Bagby-Mariposa-Mount Bullion-Whitlock District. Mother Lode Belt...

Description

Crystalline Gold on Quartz
Red Bank Mine
Bagby, Bagby-Mariposa-Mount Bullion-Whitlock District
Mother Lode Belt
Mariposa County, California, USA

This is a complete 360-degree crystalline Gold specimen. The thick example features thousands of Gold crystals stacked on top of each other forming a dense Gold specimen. The solid Gold lights up with intense luster as the yellow-golden piece throws light back at the viewer. The delicate crystals are mesmerizing and add to the overall aesthetic of this top-example weighing 69 grams. The form, shape, hue and luster alone make this a one-of-a-kind collector piece out of the renowned Red Bank Mine in California. This is an exceptional example with all the sought-after characteristics.
Measurements: 2.85 x 1.55 x 1.16 inches (7.24 x 3.93 x 2.95 cm), weighs 69 grams

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