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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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 36809
Mineral:Gold
Locality:Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California
Description:Large specimen of native gold intergrown with milky quartz mounted to a display stand. The surface of the gold shows complex curved and distorted crystallization on one side and well defined crystals on the other (looks beautiful under magnification). 31.6 grams
Overall Size:5.5x3x.8 cm
Crystals:.5-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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