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Gold in Quartz from Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California

 
Gold in Quartz from Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California

Gold in Quartz from Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California

Gold in Quartz from Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California

Gold in Quartz from Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 43858
Mineral:Gold in Quartz
Locality:Mockingbird Mine, Mariposa County, California
Description:Bright metallic gold running through, and extending from milky quartz matrix. The exposed gold is well crystallized, with sharp, defined crystal faces in parallel orientation. Many of the gold crystals are Spinel-law twinned. Total weight 16.6 grams. Mined in 2006
Overall Size:5x2.5x2 cm
Crystals:1-5 mm
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