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Gold (native gold) in Quartz from Eldorado Creek, Placer County, California

 
Gold (native gold) in Quartz from Eldorado Creek, Placer County, California

Gold (native gold) in Quartz from Eldorado Creek, Placer County, California

Gold (native gold) in Quartz from Eldorado Creek, Placer County, California

Gold (native gold) in Quartz from Eldorado Creek, Placer County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 82276
Mineral:Gold (native gold) in Quartz
Locality:Eldorado Creek, Placer County, California
Description:Bright yellow-metallic native gold (naturally occurring gold) in translucent gray quartz. The gold has rounded/deformed outer edges caused by alluvial action, typical of this placer gold deposit. Ex. Miller collection T1374
Overall Size:11x8x6 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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