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Gold from Foresthill, Placer County, California

 
Gold from Foresthill, Placer County, California

Gold from Foresthill, Placer County, California

Gold from Foresthill, Placer County, California

Gold from Foresthill, Placer County, California

DESCRIPTION:No. 60321
Mineral:Gold
Locality:Foresthill, Placer County, California
Description:Bright yellow-metallic crystallized native gold (naturally occurring gold) with hollow areas where the gold crystallized around grains of quartz. The surfaces of the gold look beautiful under magnification with many microscopic faces. Weight: 1.8 grams
Overall Size:12x11x7 mm
Crystals:0.1-1.5 mm
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