AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from Arizona > Gold in Quartz |
DESCRIPTION: | No. 19824 |
Mineral: | Gold in Quartz |
Locality: | Mystic Mine, north of Sun City, Maricopa County, Arizona |
Description: | Spongy native gold partially etched from quartz matrix, with small amount of quartz still visible. The gold has crystallized between quartz grains. No damage. The mine has recently been converted to real estate development - closed forever. |
Overall Size: | 24x15x10 mm |
Crystals: | .5 mm |
Archived: | For reference only |
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