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Gold in Quartz from Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California

 
Gold in Quartz from Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California

Gold in Quartz from Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California

Gold in Quartz from Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California

Gold in Quartz from Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California

Gold in Quartz from Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California

Gold in Quartz from Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California

Gold in Quartz from Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California

Gold in Quartz from Colorado Quartz Mine, Mariposa County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 59576
Mineral:Gold in Quartz
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
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