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Gold in Quartz from Hangtown, Placerville, El Dorado County, California

 
Gold in Quartz from Hangtown, Placerville, El Dorado County, California

Gold in Quartz from Hangtown, Placerville, El Dorado County, California

Gold in Quartz from Hangtown, Placerville, El Dorado County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 51726
Mineral:Gold in Quartz
Locality:Hangtown, Placerville, El Dorado County, California
Description:Rich specimen of yellow-metallic native gold running through milky quartz matrix. The gold is well exposed on the front and edge of the specimen and the surfaces are waterworn due to alluvial action. Weight: 51.7 grams; estimated gold: 31.2 grams
Overall Size:35x30x21 mm
Crystals:
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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