This striking native gold on quartz specimen from the Oriental Mine, Alleghany Mining District is a beautiful example of delicate, lode-grown gold crystallization preserved on a contrasting quartz matrix. Bright, richly colored gold forms elegant branching and leafy crystalline growths that rise dramatically from the surface of the milky quartz host.
The gold exhibits a natural crystalline texture with intricate surfaces that catch and reflect light from every angle, highlighting the vivid contrast between the warm metallic luster of the gold and the cool, translucent tones of the quartz matrix. Specimens from the Oriental Mine are highly regarded for their aesthetic gold crystallization, and this piece displays that character beautifully.
Both mineralogically interesting and visually captivating, this specimen makes an exceptional display piece for collectors of crystalline gold or classic gold-on-quartz combinations, capturing the natural artistry and geological heritage of one of the region’s historic mining localities.
Item# GU322
Weight: 23.27 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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