{"product_id":"the-mariposa-monster-53-gram-crystalline-gold-in-quartz-specimen","title":"\"Mariposa Monster\" 53+ gram crystalline gold-in-quartz specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis cabinet-sized Mother Lode specimen combines weight, aesthetics, and high gold-to-matrix coverage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The Mariposa Monster\" – Natural Gold in Milky Quartz\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e * Origin: Mariposa County, California (Mother Lode District)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e * Total Weight: 53.7 grams\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e * Estimated Gold Content (from density testing): 13.0 – 14.0 grams (approx. 0.42–0.45 ozt)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e * Matrix: Bright white milky quartz with minor iron-stained cavities and dark iron oxide accent veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecimen Overview\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA substantial, heavy-in-hand display piece featuring thick, wiry, and crystalline gold crawling across a contrasting bright white quartz host rock. Unlike thin-veined or micro-gold specimens, \"The Mariposa Monster\" exhibits dense, cluster-like gold deposits with rich yellow luster, concentrated in thick ribbons across the crest and broad surfaces of the rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Highlights\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e * High Gold Ratio: Roughly 25% of the total specimen's weight is solid native gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e * Exceptional Contrast: The brilliant gold and dark oxide veining pop dramatically against the clean white quartz background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e * 360-Degree Appeal: Gold exposure is present across multiple faces, offering multiple mounting angles for display cases or mineral boxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e * Classic California Provenance: Sourced from historic Mariposa County, anchored at the southern terminus of California's famous Mother Lode belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal piece for serious mineral collectors, high-grade gold display cases, or as a standalone centerpiece investment specimen. Comes with protective display packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Putz, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54463993282878,"sku":null,"price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/1662\/9054\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_5265d9e3-7b9d-44c3-a1db-579beb15aca7.jpg?v=1789651483","url":"https:\/\/goldputz.com\/products\/the-mariposa-monster-53-gram-crystalline-gold-in-quartz-specimen","provider":"Gold Putz, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}