A remarkable crystallized gold and shale specimen from the historic Olinghouse Mining District in Nevada, featuring delicate leaf gold dramatically intertwined with contrasting sections of natural shale. Broad, flattened gold formations are accompanied by intricate crystalline textures and feathered, branching edges, creating a highly sculptural and dimensional appearance.
The dark gray shale provides a striking backdrop for the rich metallic gold, highlighting the specimen’s unusual structure and exceptional natural detail. Because of the delicate nature of the leaf gold and matrix, the specimen has been stabilized with epoxy to help preserve its intricate original form.
With its abundant visible gold, dramatic contrast, delicate leaf-like formations, and renowned Nevada provenance, this is a distinctive collector-grade specimen that beautifully showcases the remarkable native gold associated with the Olinghouse Mining District.
Item #GU440
Weight: 13.76 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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