AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals > Online Mineral Museum Photographic Archive > Minerals from California > Gold

Search

 

Online Mineral Museum Archive of Mineral Photographs and Mineral Descriptions from John Betts - 
Fine Minerals.com and Allminerals.com

   

Gold from Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California

 
Gold from Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California

Gold from Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 32791
Mineral:Gold
Locality:Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California
Description:Branching formation of bright metallic gold crystals, including one exceptionally long crystal on one of the central branches. Some crystals have textured surfaces, possibly the result of growing against surrounding quartz.
Overall Size:22x12x7 mm
Crystals:1-7 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

© AllMinerals/JohnBetts-FineMinerals All Rights Reserved

The minerals illustrated on this site are presented for reference purposes only. The owner of this site did not collect the minerals and collectors should not assume access is permitted to the property based on inclusion in this museum. Please contact the property owner to obtain legal permission before entering private property. ;