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Gold nugget from East Branch of the Swift River, Byron, Oxford County, Maine

 
Gold nugget from East Branch of the Swift River, Byron, Oxford County, Maine

DESCRIPTION:No. 46068
Mineral:Gold nugget
Locality:East Branch of the Swift River, Byron, Oxford County, Maine
Description:Rounded nugget of native gold found by panning in the Swift River, the most prolific gold locality in Maine. The source of the gold is still unknown, but I believe it must be coming from a glacial source that originated in Canada. Weight: 8.90 grains
Overall Size:8x5x1.5 mm
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Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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