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Electrum (Gold + Silver) from Round Mountain Gold Mine, 71.5 km north of Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada

 
Electrum (Gold + Silver) from Round Mountain Gold Mine, 71.5 km north of Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada

Electrum (Gold + Silver) from Round Mountain Gold Mine, 71.5 km north of Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 57869
Mineral:Electrum (Gold + Silver)
Locality:Round Mountain Gold Mine, 71.5 km north of Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada
Description:Flat formation of crystallized native electrum, a mixture of gold and silver combined, with surfaces completely covered with small crystal faces. The electrum crystallized in an arborescent formation of elongated crystals that merged into a sheet. Weight: 0.86 grams
Overall Size:22x9x2 mm
Crystals:micro to 20 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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