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Gold (fine wire crystals) from Olinghouse Mine, 6030 bench, 813 pit, Washoe County, Nevada

 
Gold (fine wire crystals) from Olinghouse Mine, 6030 bench, 813 pit, Washoe County, Nevada

Gold (fine wire crystals) from Olinghouse Mine, 6030 bench, 813 pit, Washoe County, Nevada

DESCRIPTION:No. 59011
Mineral:Gold (fine wire crystals)
Locality:Olinghouse Mine, 6030 bench, 813 pit, Washoe County, Nevada
Description:Many crystals of fine, wire gold in spongy patches on greenish matrix. The gold covers a broad area of the matrix and towards the top are larger, sheet-crystals. From the famous find now closed.
Overall Size:3.5x3x2.5 cm
Crystals:1-2.5 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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