Gold in Quartz from Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California
| DESCRIPTION: | No. 59576
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| Mineral: | Gold in Quartz
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| Locality: | Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California |
| Description: | Large cluster of bright yellow-metallic native gold crystals (naturally occurring gold crystals) in milky quartz. The upper half has completely exposed gold exhibiting sharp, well defined gold crystals. More gold could be exposed by removing the quartz. Total weight: 90.7 grams (estimated gold content based on density calculations: 39.7 grams) |
| Overall Size: | 5x5x2.5 cm |
| Crystals: | 1-7 mm |
| Archived: | For reference only |
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