GOLD
Crystallized Gold
Browse a fine selection of high-end, crystallized Gold specimens hailing from the famous Gold-producing deposits across the world. Crystallized Gold specimens are infinitely rarer than Gold nuggets, and are worth considerably more than than spot, or gold weight. Some of the finest examples in the world may only have a few thousand dollars in gold value, but sell for millions of dollars as crystallized specimens. It is important to appreciate the differences in rarity between crystallized Gold specimens, which are sold by crystal definition and quality, and gold nuggets, which sell mostly by weight.
Gold on Quartz
Valentines Day Pocket, Eagle's Nest Mine (Mystery Wind Mine), Sage Hill, Michigan Bluff Mining District (Michigan Bluff Mining deposit), Placer County, California, USA
6.0 x 10.5 x 5.5 cm
This world-class specimen hailing from the recent "Valentines Day Pocket" discovery at the new production site of the Eagle's Nest Mine has captivated many collectors. Now coined "The Lightning Bolt", this specimen is already regarded as one of the finest pieces recovered from the production.
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Iridescent Gold on Quartz
Mockingbird Mine (Talc & Lacy claim), Colorado area, Whitlock Mining District, Bagby-Mariposa-Mount Bullion-Whitlock Mining District, Mariposa County, California, USA
7.0 x 2.5 x 3.5 cm
This well known specimen is very likely the finest example of iridescent, crystallized Gold. This specimen is also a "pocket" or "free-form" Gold, as most examples from the Mockingbird Mine are, and a terminated Quartz crystal is clearly present. This piece was formerly in the elite collections of Scott Rudolph, and Irv Brown.
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Gold
Round Mountain Mine (Sunnyside Mine), Round Mountain, Round Mountain Mining District, Toquima Range, Nye County,
Nevada, USA
5.0 x 6.2 x 2.0 cm
This particular specimen stands out from other Nevada Gold specimens due to its unusual brightness in color and luster. Gold specimens from Nevada are a more refined and advanced collector's classic, despite typically being less flashy and bold than Californian examples of crystallized Gold.
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Gold on Quartz
Mockingbird Mine (Talc & Lacy claim), Colorado area, Whitlock Mining District, Bagby-Mariposa-Mount Bullion-Whitlock Mining District, Mariposa County, California, USA
4.3 x 5.4 x 2.9 cm
This beautifully isolated Gold crystal sits aesthetically on a contrasting Quartz matrix, and shows the ideal and sharp crystallization that the Mockingbird Mine is known for. Additionally, the luster and color of this specimen is optimal. This specimen was formerly in the collection of William Johnson, and Andrew K. Ford.
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Gold
Serra do Caldeirão claims,
Pontes e Lacerda,
Mato Grosso,
Brazil
6.0 x 7.2 x 5.0 cm
This piece is the most famous and memorable example from the 2015 find. This world-class specimen exhibits two perfectly crystallized "feathers" and has an extremely noteworthy provenance, as the piece was formerly in the elite worldwide collections of Dr. Stephen M. Neely, and Andrew Irving.
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Gold on Quartz
Round Mountain Mine (Sunnyside Mine), Round Mountain, Round Mountain Mining District, Toquima Range, Nye County,
Nevada, USA
8.8 x 6.6 x 6.7 cm
Crystallized Gold from Nevada is a connoisseur’s classic. Round Mountain Golds are more “under the radar” than the louder and flashier Californian Golds, but often exhibit extremely well defined and complex crystal structures that appear to lattice deep into the specimen. This example exhibits the finest qualities possible for a matrix Nevada Gold.
Private Collection
Gold on Quartz
Eagle's Nest Mine (Mystery Wind Mine), Sage Hill, Michigan Bluff Mining District (Michigan Bluff Mining deposit), Placer County, California,
USA
7.0 x 5.0 x 4.5 cm
Most examples of "pocket" or "freeform" Gold crystals are from the Mockingbird Mine, however this particular example is from the Eagle's Nest Mine. Free formed Gold crystals from the Eagle's Nest Mine are significantly rarer than the etched variety. This specimen exhibits mirror-like luster, optimal color, and well-defined crystals.
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Gold
Serra do Caldeirão claims,
Pontes e Lacerda,
Mato Grosso,
Brazil
5.0 x 4.6 x 4.3 cm
Crystallized Gold from the famous Brazilian deposit all exhibit a unique color that is mostly exclusive to that particular locality. Contrasting to Chinese and Californian localities, the Brazilian examples tend to display a slightly stronger golden-orange hue, while the former exhibit more of a yellowish hue.
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