Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold) from Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 78090
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| Mineral: | Gold in Quartz (naturally crystallized native gold)
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| Locality: | Eagle's Nest Mine, Michigan Bluff District, Placer County, California |
| Description: | Sculptural formation of lustrous yellow-metallic native gold crystals (naturally occurring gold crystals) in milky quartz. The gold crystals are exceptionally bright and well crystallized. More gold crystals could be exposed with careful cleaning. Weight: 12.7 grams total (estimated gold content 3.5 grams) |
| Overall Size: | 35x21x18 mm |
| Crystals: | 0.5-3.5 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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