Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 77385
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| Mineral: | Gold (naturally crystallized native gold) with minor Quartz
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| Locality: | Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California |
| Description: | Lustrous yellow-metallic native gold crystals (naturally occurring gold crystals) with remnants of colorless quartz in crevices. The surfaces of the gold are composed of well-defined large gold crystal faces. Calculations indicate 89% gold content. Total Weight: 46.8 grams (1.500 ozt.) Calculated gold content based on specific gravity: 42.2 grams |
| Overall Size: | 3.5x2.5x1.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 0.5-3.5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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