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Gold and Arsenopyrite in Quartz from Mother Lode Gold Belt, Amador County, California

 
Gold and Arsenopyrite in Quartz from Mother Lode Gold Belt, Amador County, California

Gold and Arsenopyrite in Quartz from Mother Lode Gold Belt, Amador County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 82750
Mineral:Gold and Arsenopyrite in Quartz
Locality:Mother Lode Gold Belt, Amador County, California
Description:Small slab of bright yellow-metallic native gold (naturally occurring gold) intermixed with steel-gray arsenopyrite exposed on the edge of translucent white quartz. The sides were sawn flat to reduce bulk. Ex. Miller collection T2084
Overall Size:25x11x6 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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