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

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

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

DESCRIPTION:No. 38809
Mineral:Gold in Quartz
Locality:Eagle's Nest Mine, Placer County, California
Description:Many patches of crystallized native gold in milky quartz matrix. Under magnification the gold crystals show distinct form in parallel groupings.
Overall Size:4x3x1 cm
Crystals:1-2 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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