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raw crystalline gold specimens: $1448.00
Historic Dale District Area Crystalline Pocket Gold Specimen Pair – 3.7 Grams Total WeightUp for sale is an absolutely premium, highly structural pair of natural crystalline gold nuggets, weighing a combined3.7 grams(Nugget 1: 1.8g / Nugget 2: 1.9g). These exceptional specimens were recovered from a private tailings pile located near the infamousDale Mining District in Southern California. Known historically for its rich pocket gold veins tucked away in the harsh desert rock, the Dale District area has legendary status among West Coast miners.Unlike 99% of the gold nuggets listed online, these arenot smooth, water-worn river placer nuggets. Because they were unearthed straight out of a desert tailings pile and have never been subjected to river tumbling or heavy mechanical milling, their delicate, pristine architectural structures remain completely intact.
Dale District Region Provenance:Authentic, hard-won desert pocket gold from one of Southern California's most historic mining areas.
100% Clean Gold:Completely free of heavy ironstone or quartz host rock matrix. What you see is pure, crystalline gold structure.
Intricate Geometry:Features spectacular, open branching arborescent "popcorn" and leafy dendritic crystal habits. One nugget boasts an incredible, hollow crescent-like form that throws beautiful shadows and creates a perfect showcase piece.
High Purity:Uniform, rich, deep buttery-yellow luster indicative of premium-grade, un-tumbled desert pocket gold.
Collector Quality:Perfect for an elite mineral specimen display cabinet, or for a custom jeweler looking for distinctive, raw architectural gold to cast directly into a one-of-a-kind setting.
Shipping & Terms: The pieces pictured are the exact nuggets you will receive. They will be packed securely and shipped with full insurance and tracking to protect your investment.
