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Gold from Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California

 
Gold from Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California

Gold from Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 43857
Mineral:Gold
Locality:Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California
Description:Aesthetic specimen of brilliant metallic gold with no matrix. The formation is flattened, branching crystals with parallel crystal faces that simultaneously reflect light. The crystalline surfaces look beautiful under magnification. Mined in 2006. Weight: 2.774 grams
Overall Size:28x20x3 mm
Crystals:0.5-6.0 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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