This impressive gold-on-quartz specimen from Western Australia showcases the bold, unmistakable character of one of the world’s most prolific gold-producing regions. A rich, heavily encrusted mass of native gold dominates the piece, cascading over a rugged white quartz matrix in a naturally sculpted formation that immediately commands attention.
The gold displays a thick, textural surface with a beautifully irregular, almost coral-like structure — full of depth, cavities, and intricate relief. Its warm, buttery luster contrasts strikingly against the crystalline quartz below, where pockets of intergrown crystals add further dimension and visual complexity. The interplay between dense gold coverage and exposed quartz creates a dynamic, high-impact presentation from every angle.
Western Australia is renowned for producing exceptionally rich and visually dramatic specimens, and this piece is a prime example of that legacy. With its substantial gold presence, bold structure, and strong aesthetic appeal, it stands as both a compelling display specimen and a highly desirable collector’s piece from a legendary goldfield.
Specific Gravity testing indicates approximately 38.78 grams of contained gold.
Item #T3116
Total Weight: 52.63 grams
Contained Gold: 38.78 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.
Even rarer are crystallized gold specimens and only about 0.04% of the gold in the world is crystallized. These natural gold nuggets and gold specimens are true - one of a kind - masterpieces from the earth’s natural elements and are found mostly in pockets where the gold was able to crystallize while it formed, much the same way other crystals form deep inside the earth.
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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