Natural History Museum: Research and Collections: Mineral Sciences

R&C

Exhibits

Collections

Research

Staff

Learn More

Photograph of Native Gold NATIVE GOLD
Au
Colorado Quartz mine, Midpines, Mariposa County, California

"Arborescent" gold is so called because of the distinctive branching, tree-like motif of its natural crystals. This fine specimen was found in 1977.

Size: 8 cm tall

Acquired: 1989 gift from Dr Giles W. Mead.

Disposition: On display in the Gold exhibit.

Catalog Number: 33189