{"product_id":"0-373g-natural-crystalline-gold-specimen-badger-mine-california-excellent-grade","title":"0.373g Natural Crystalline Gold Specimen – Badger Mine, California – Excellent Grade","description":"\u003cp\u003eA spectacular piece of natural Californian crystalline gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis exceptional 0.373g native gold specimen comes from the famous Badger Mine (Prescott Mine), Mariposa County, California, USA.\u003cbr\u003eUnlike 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eViewed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSPECIMEN DETAILS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMineral: Native Gold\u003cbr\u003eWeight: 0.373g\u003cbr\u003eLocality: Badger Mine (Prescott Mine)\u003cbr\u003eCounty: Mariposa County\u003cbr\u003eState: California, USA\u003cbr\u003eCountry: United States\u003cbr\u003eApprox. size: 10–11mm\u003cbr\u003eFormation: Leafy \/ Hackly \/ Crystalline\u003cbr\u003eLustre: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eVisible Gold: Excellent\u003cbr\u003eSpecimen Grade: EXCELLENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhy this specimen is special\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003eNo 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe specimen pictured is the exact specimen you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paul Bar Precious Metals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59424498417989,"sku":null,"price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0954\/7422\/1381\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_dcb1ffa6-cada-4d2d-a712-2332a5a935a9.png?v=1789903763","url":"https:\/\/pbpmetals.myshopify.com\/products\/0-373g-natural-crystalline-gold-specimen-badger-mine-california-excellent-grade","provider":"Paul Bar Precious Metals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}