Gold (fine wire crystals) from Olinghouse Mine, 6030 bench, 813 pit, Washoe County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION: No. 43543
Mineral:                 Gold (fine wire crystals)
Locality:                 Olinghouse Mine, 6030 bench, 813 pit, Washoe County, Nevada

Description:      
Matrix coated one side with web-like structures of brilliant native (natural) wire gold crystals. The gold crystals are interconnected throughout in elongated, irregular shapes. See Rocks and Minerals v.79 #1.  Total weight: 4.6 grams

Overall Size:         3x1.5x1 cm
Crystals:                 1-3.5 mm