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Gold from Placer County, California

 
Gold from Placer County, California

Gold from Placer County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 56325
Mineral:Gold
Locality:Placer County, California
Description:Bright metallic native gold (naturally occurring gold) in broad sheet-like crystals with microscopic crystallization patterns on the surfaces. The rear of the gold has remnants of gray quartz matrix. Weight: .262 grams
Overall Size:11x8x3 mm
Crystals:micro-5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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