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Gold (crystallized leaf) from Round Mountain Mine, near Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada

 
Gold (crystallized leaf) from Round Mountain Mine, near Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada

Gold (crystallized leaf) from Round Mountain Mine, near Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 43540
Mineral:Gold (crystallized leaf)
Locality:Round Mountain Mine, near Tonopah, Nye County, Nevada
Description:Bright metallic leaf-formation of crystallized native gold with minor white matrix remnants on the rear. The crystallization pattern on the surface look amazing when viewed under magnification. Weight (including quartz): 1.436 grams
Overall Size:24x20x3 mm
Crystals:0.5-1.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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