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Gold in Quartz from Mariposa County, California

 
Gold in Quartz from Mariposa County, California

Gold in Quartz from Mariposa County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 31578
Mineral:Gold in Quartz
Locality:Mariposa County, California
Description:Bright metallic gold embedded in milky quartz matrix. Most of the gold shows rounded surfaces (alluvial?) but several distinct octahedral crystals are visible under magnification. The gold is visible on front and rear of the specimen. Old collection #781
Overall Size:3x3x1.5 cm
Crystals:.5-1 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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