This striking gold-on-quartz specimen from the famed Oriental Mine in the Alleghany Mining District, California showcases the unmistakable character of one of the Sierra Nevada’s most historically rich lode gold regions. Snow-white, angular quartz forms a bold, sculptural matrix, sharply contrasted by vibrant streaks and clusters of native gold weaving naturally through fractures and seams.
The gold presents in a beautifully irregular pattern — ranging from delicate, vein-like tracings to more concentrated, granular pockets — highlighting its lode-born origin rather than placer wear. Its rich, buttery luster stands out brilliantly against the clean quartz, creating exceptional visual contrast and strong display appeal from multiple angles.
Alleghany is renowned among collectors for producing high-grade crystalline and wire gold specimens, and pieces from the Oriental Mine carry that same legacy of rarity and geological significance. This specimen captures that heritage perfectly — an elegant, high-contrast display piece with both aesthetic impact and collector-grade provenance.
Specific Gravity testing indicates approximately 5.71 grams of contained gold.
Item #T3115
Total Weight: 34.80 grams
Contained Gold: 5.71 grams
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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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Most of the hard rock mines that uncovered these extremely rare gold nugget crystals are closed today and it is extremely rare to have a new discovery of crystallized gold nuggets or gold specimens.
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