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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 54005 |
| Mineral: | Gold (Spinel-law twinned crystals) |
| Locality: | Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California |
| Description: | Complexly crystallized native gold with no matrix attached. The gold crystallized in parallel crystals that are twinned following the Spinel Law of twinning resulting in unusual hoppered form. The surfaces are composed of microscopic crystal faces. Total weight: 2.4 grams |
| Overall Size: | 11x11x6 mm |
| Crystals: | micro to 6 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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