Gold Nugget 3.71 grams

A hopper crystal gold nugget is one of the rarest natural forms of gold. Unlike the smooth, waterworn nuggets most people are familiar with, hopper crystals form when gold crystallises in open space within quartz veins or cavities underground. As the crystal grows rapidly, the edges develop faster than the centre faces, creating the distinctive stepped or “hopper” structure that looks almost like a tiny staircase carved into the gold.

This 3.71 gram hopper crystal nugget displays that remarkable natural geometry — a shape produced entirely by nature over millions of years. Specimens like this are seldom found intact, making them highly sought after by collectors who appreciate the beauty of gold in its original crystalline form.

*  Weight: 3.71 grams 

*  Origin: Etheridge Goldfield, Far North Queensland, Australia

*  Purity:  Variable across sections of the nugget.  Ranging from 85% - 95%