0.373g Natural Crystalline Gold Specimen – Badger Mine, California – Excellent Grade

A spectacular piece of natural Californian crystalline gold.

This exceptional 0.373g native gold specimen comes from the famous Badger Mine (Prescott Mine), Mariposa County, California, USA.
Unlike a conventional water-worn gold nugget, this specimen retains an extraordinary leafy, hackly and highly crystalline structure. Its open three-dimensional formation creates a much larger visual presence than its weight would suggest, with countless tiny reflective surfaces producing superb natural lustre.

Viewed from either side, the specimen reveals cavities, projecting crystalline edges and intricate layers of naturally formed gold. Very little obvious pale quartz matrix is visible, allowing the gold itself to dominate the specimen.

At approximately 10–11mm across, this is a superb miniature display specimen and an excellent example of the distinctive crystalline gold associated with California's historic Mother Lode region.

SPECIMEN DETAILS

Mineral: Native Gold
Weight: 0.373g
Locality: Badger Mine (Prescott Mine)
County: Mariposa County
State: California, USA
Country: United States
Approx. size: 10–11mm
Formation: Leafy / Hackly / Crystalline
Lustre: Excellent
Visible Gold: Excellent
Specimen Grade: EXCELLENT

Why this specimen is special

This isn't being offered simply as 0.373g of gold. It is a natural mineralogical specimen, preserved for the beauty and complexity of its original formation.
No two pieces of natural crystalline gold form in exactly the same way. The intricate structure, Californian provenance and exceptional amount of visible surface area make this an attractive specimen for native-gold collectors, mineral collectors and precious-metal enthusiasts.

The specimen pictured is the exact specimen you will receive.