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| DESCRIPTION: | No. 78079 |
| Mineral: | Gold |
| Locality: | Coulterville-Mariposa region, Mother Lode Belt, Mariposa County, California |
| Description: | Flat formation of lustrous yellow-metallic native gold crystals (naturally occurring gold crystals) with no matrix. The surfaces of the gold are composed of well-defined microscopic crystal faces. This old mine name probably dates to the original claim. Weight: 1.6 grams |
| Overall Size: | 20x16x3 mm |
| Crystals: | micro to 10 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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