This is a natural dendritic native gold specimen from the historic Grass Valley District of Nevada County, California, one of the most famous and productive gold regions in the United States.
This piece displays classic dendritic (branching, leaf-like) crystalline growth, formed naturally within quartz veins rather than by placer erosion. Pieces of this type are highly sought after by collectors for their delicate structure and unmistakable vein-gold character.
This specimen weighs 0.65 grams and retains its original natural form, with fine crystalline texture and sharp branching edges. It was acquired from a collector who obtained the material directly from a local Grass Valley miner in the 1990s–early 2000s, adding strong historical and collector provenance.
This piece is not melted, altered, or stabilized in any way — it is a genuine, naturally formed example of California vein gold.
DETAILS:
- Weight: 0.65 grams
- Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.0 x 2.2 mm
- Locality: Grass Valley District, Nevada County, California, USA
- Form: Dendritic / crystalline vein gold
- Condition: Natural, unaltered specimen
- Provenance: Miner-sourced (Grass Valley area, 1990s–2000s)
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