This attractive gold-in-quartz specimen from the Little Applegate River, Oregon showcases the classic beauty of placer-derived lode gold in its natural matrix. A bright, milky-white quartz core forms the heart of the piece, surrounded and interlaced with rich, buttery native gold that wraps around the edges and extends through natural seams and pockets.
The gold displays a textured, somewhat crystalline surface with both granular and slightly leaf-like character, creating a lively sparkle as it catches the light. Its distribution is well-balanced — concentrated along the outer margins while also appearing in smaller patches within the quartz — giving the specimen strong visual contrast and depth from multiple angles.
The Little Applegate River area is known for producing character-rich gold specimens, often with a rugged, natural aesthetic that reflects both lode origins and secondary movement through waterways. This piece captures that dual nature beautifully, combining solid quartz structure with vibrant gold presence.
With its pleasing proportions, strong contrast, and authentic regional character, this specimen makes a compelling display piece and a desirable addition for collectors seeking gold from Oregon’s historic mining districts.
Item #RB1652
Weight: 2.54 grams
Dimensions: 13 mm
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Only about 2% of the gold in the world is in “gold nugget” form and the other 98% is microscopic speck and flake gold found in ore. A good gold ore today will have about one ounce of gold for every two tons of rock.
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